Indonesia Deploys Thousands of Troops to Jakarta Amid Wiretap Scandal
Indonesia is deploying thousands of troops in Jakarta following an alleged wiretapping scandal implicating the president, ministers, and others. Among those implicated is Gen Listyo Sigit Prabowo, appointed presidential chief of staff last month.
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