Politics · Jakarta, Indonesia · November 13, 2026

Indonesia's vice president Gibran resigns

Reported by 3 outlets · first reported Nov 12, 3:46 AM ET

Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka resigned after courts ruled his education documents did not meet requirements. He is the son of former President Joko Widodo. Parliament leaders met to plan a replacement.

Why it matters

It strains the alliance around President Prabowo.

Background

Gibran became vice president in 2024.

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
4. Nov 13Indonesia's vice president Gibran resigns

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Sources

• BBC News ↗Nov 12, 3:46 AM ET
• NPR ↗Nov 12, 9:22 AM ET
• CBC News ↗Nov 12, 4:57 AM ET

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