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Indonesia V-P Gibran's Papua assignment puts spotlight on his place in Prabowo's government
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Political observers said Mr Gibran's (left) assignment should also be viewed through the lens of internal power dynamics within the Prabowo administration.
SINGAPORE – Indonesia Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka's assignment to oversee development in Papua has triggered scrutiny over his role in President Prabowo Subianto's administration, as observers question whether the move reflects political trust or calculated marginalisation.
Mr Gibran was named head of the Steering Committee for the Acceleration of Development in Papua in early July, a post created under the 2021 Papua Special Autonomy Law to help coordinate development across ministries in the underdeveloped eastern region.
