Prabowo's pardon of jailed politicians fuels talk of Widodo rift

Clemency catches many off guard, may bring largest party closer to president

20250801 Thomas Lembong and Hasto Kristiyanto(L)

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto granted clemency to two opposition politicians, Hasto Kristiyanto, left, and Thomas Lembong, who were recently convicted for corruption. (Source photos by Joseph Rachman and Reuters)

JOSEPH RACHMAN

JAKARTA -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has granted clemency to two high-profile politicians recently jailed for corruption, amid criticism that their trials were politically motivated.

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