Friends and ‘Not-Friends’

From political lobbying to black propaganda, generals wage a guerilla campaign to ensure their candidacy for next Police Chief.

September 15, 2010

THE joint breaking of the fast with President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono at National Police HQ became an arena to spread the charm around. Three police generals continuously endeavored to stay close to the head of state during the event held Thursday two weeks ago. “They didn’t want to be left out of this important affair,” a senior National Police officer told Tempo.

The three senior officers were Comr. Gen. Nanan Soekarna (National Police

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