Politics · Jakarta, Indonesia · November 11, 2026

Indonesian vice president Gibran resigns over diploma row

Reported by 5 outlets · first reported Nov 11, 11:38 AM ET

Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka resigned amid a dispute over his educational qualifications. 120 lawmakers had filed to begin impeachment steps. The move comes as the alliance between President Prabowo and ex-president Widodo shows strain. Police detained 154 protesters in Yogyakarta.

Why it matters

It adds political uncertainty in Southeast Asia's largest economy.

Background

Gibran is Widodo's son and Prabowo's deputy.

The story so far

1. Nov 6Indonesia wiretap scandal exposes elite rivalry
2. Nov 11Indonesian vice president Gibran resigns over diploma row
3. Nov 12Indonesia's vice president resigns over diploma dispute

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Sources

• BBC News ↗Nov 11, 11:38 AM ET
• Al Jazeera ↗Nov 11, 9:22 PM ET
• Japan Times ↗Nov 11, 7:59 PM ET

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