Indonesia's Lawmakers Approve Jokowi Ally as Military Chief
Indonesia's parliament has approved Gen. Agus Subiyanto as the new military chief, despite concerns from civil society groups that the departing president is attempting to retain power by enscancing loyalists in top positions. The military has a long history of dictatorships in Indonesia, and some observers and human rights advocates worry about the neutrality of the armed forces during the February 2024 general election.