Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka submitted his resignation to the MPR, the national assembly, on Thursday. Courts had questioned documents about his overseas education. He is the 39-year-old son of former president Joko Widodo. The move comes as President Prabowo faces a growing rift with Widodo.
Why it matters: The vacancy tests the ruling alliance in Southeast Asia's largest economy.
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.
A wiretapping case involving senior government members has spread. Thousands of military personnel were mobilized this week, fueling speculation of a rift between Prabowo and Joko Widodo.
Why it matters: It points to tensions at the top of Southeast Asia's largest economy.
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