JAKARTA -- President Joko Widodo is facing mounting backlash over his support for Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto ahead of Indonesia's presidential election next week, as academic communities join growing critics accusing the president of undermining democracy.
Indonesia election
Jokowi faces backlash over support for Prabowo's presidential bid
Academic communities and NGOs claim incumbent undermines democracy
Indonesia's Joko "Jokowi" Widodo faces criticism over his support for presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto. © Reuters
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