Gibran's Diploma Annulled by Supreme Court; Vice Presidency Not Automatically Vacated, Say Experts
Indonesia's Supreme Court has annulled the diploma of Gibran Rakabuming Raka. However, experts state this decision does not automatically lead to the forfeiture of his Vice Presidential position.
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