Wiranto


 

Wiranto (born April 4, 1947) is a retired Indonesian army General. He was commander of the military of Indonesia from February 1998 to October 1999, and ran unsuccessfully for president of Indonesia in 2004.

Related Topics:
April 4 - 1947 - Indonesia - General - Military of Indonesia - 1998 - 1999 - President of Indonesia - 2004

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He is accused by the United Nations and domestic groups of having a role in human rights violations by the Indonesian army and Jakarta-backed militias during Indonesia's withdrawal from the occupied territory of East Timor in 1999.

Related Topics:
United Nations - Human rights - Jakarta - East Timor - 1999

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Introduction
Background
Armed forces commander
After Suharto's fall

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