Prabowo Urged to Refresh TNI Leadership, Shed Jokowi's Shadow
Political observers in Indonesia are urging President Prabowo Subianto to refresh the leadership of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) by replacing the current commander, appointed under the previous Jokowi administration. This move is seen as a way to establish Prabowo's own leadership and gain public support.
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