Indonesia's Next Vice President: Hopes and Fears for a Leader Not 'Anti-Islam'
In Indonesia, some within the Muslim community have expressed hopes for the next vice presidential election, seeking a leader who is not 'anti-Islam.' This indicates a growing concern over religious sensitivity in politics.
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