The Vanishing Suharto Papers
June 12, 2007
SUHARTO was 86 years old last Friday. The stream of bouquets arriving at his Jalan Cendana residence was proof of the continuing influence of the man who was president for 32 years. This influence has meant that the government is like “a dog barking at an elephant” in trying to conclude the corruption case against this legendary figure. Meanwhile, Suharto can suddenly fall sick when he is about to be put on trial, but becomes perfectly health
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