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Luhut’s son-in-law takes helm of Army

Politics 2 years ago

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Luhut’s son-in-law takes helm of Army

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo swore in new Army chief of staff Lt. Gen. Maruli Simanjuntak, a family member of a close ally to the President, on Wednesday, despite concerns among civil groups that the outgoing president was trying to retain power by installing loyalists in top positions.

Jokowi to name new Army chief with Luhut’s in-law the leading contender

Politics 2 years ago

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Jokowi to name new Army chief with Luhut’s in-law the leading contender

Speculation has been rife that Let. Gen. Maruli Simanjuntak, who currently leads the Army Strategic Reserves Command (Kostrad), is a frontrunner for the Army’s top post, ahead of the other two rumored contenders, National Disaster Mitigation Agency head Let. Gen Suharyanto and the Army chief of staff’s expert staff coordinator Let. Gen. I Nyoman Cantiasa.

Palestinian activist Ahed Tamimi arrested for 'inciting terrorism': Israeli Army

Middle East and Africa 2 years ago

Palestinian activist Ahed Tamimi arrested for 'inciting terrorism': Israeli Army

"Ahed Tamimi was arrested on suspicion of inciting violence and terrorist activities in the town of Nabi Salih" near Ramallah, an army spokesman told AFP. "Tamimi was transferred to Israeli security forces for further questioning."

'Not proud at all': Japan's army struggles to recruit

Asia & Pacific 2 years ago

'Not proud at all': Japan's army struggles to recruit

Japan has massively upped its defense spending in recent years, alarmed by China's growing assertiveness in the region and the frequency of North Korea's missile tests.

Thai PM launches committee to amend army-drafted constitution

Asia & Pacific 2 years ago

Thai PM launches committee to amend army-drafted constitution

Premier Srettha Thavisin's new government came into office in August after months of political wrangling, having promised constitutional reform in the run-up to May's general election.

Next TNI chief: No shortage of choices for Jokowi

Academia 2 years ago

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Next TNI chief: No shortage of choices for Jokowi

History shows those appointed the TNI chief have had close connections with the sitting president.

Indonesian Army arrests 3 troops suspected of civilian torture, killing

Politics 2 years ago

Indonesian Army arrests 3 troops suspected of civilian torture, killing

According to the TNI, the victim was tortured to death and local media reported his body was later found in a river in the West Java town of Karawang.

Xi calls for combat readiness as PLA marks anniversary

Asia & Pacific 2 years ago

Xi calls for combat readiness as PLA marks anniversary

In his address, Xi said the military must broaden its combat capability and readiness, the official Xinhua news agency reported.

No deaths reported in Army helicopter crash outside Bandung

Archipelago 3 years ago

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No deaths reported in Army helicopter crash outside Bandung

An Army helicopter carrying five personnel on a training mission crashed on Sunday in a tea plantation in Ciwidey, on the outskirts of Bandung.

Megawati takes aim at plan for more regional military commands

Politics 3 years ago

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Megawati takes aim at plan for more regional military commands

Speaking at an event organized by the government’s National Resilience Institute (Lemhanas) over the weekend, Megawati said there was no justification for the plan, especially as the country was not facing the prospect of war.

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