News

Indonesia votes to scrap direct elections

By
Published September 26, 2014 4:41am ET
Add Washington Examiner on Google
Indonesia votes to scrap direct elections
Protesters shout slogans against a regional election bill during a rally in front of the parliament building in Jakarta, Indonesia, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014. Parliament is holding a plenary session to take decision on the new bill that aimed at returning the authority to organize the country's regional elections to the Regional Legislative Councils. (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim) | Achmad Ibrahim

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia’s outgoing parliament voted Friday to scrap direct elections for local officials and return to the electoral system in place under dictator Suharto, triggering anger at what many regarded as a grave setback to democracy at the hands of an entrenched political elite.

Already a print subscriber? Click here to login/register your account

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.

Tag:

World