Suharto

Or Soe·har·to

[soo-hahr-toh]

noun

1. 1921–2008, Indonesian army officer and political leader: president 1967–98.

Suharto

/ sʊˈhɑːtəʊ /

noun

1. T. N. J. 1921–2008, Indonesian general and statesman; president (1968–98)

Suharto

1. A soldier and statesman in Indonesia in the twentieth century. An abortive coup by communists in 1965 led to the gradual devolution of power from Sukarno to the army, with Suharto assuming power in 1967. He became president in 1968 upon Sukarno's resignation and held that post until forced from office in 1998 by mass protests against corruption and nepotism in his government.

Example Sentences

President Prabowo himself is accused of human rights abuses, such as the abduction of dissidents, under Suharto’s rule.

From Los Angeles Times

Similar to the current demonstrations, women took a stand against Suharto's authoritarian rule leading up to the 1998 reform movement.

From BBC

But many Indonesians remember him as the son-in-law of the military dictator Suharto, who swiftly rose through the ranks of an authoritarian regime.

From BBC

Critics warn that the move could return Indonesia to the dark days of Suharto's military dictatorship, which lasted 32 years until he was forced out of office in 1998.

From BBC

When Gen. Suharto seized power in Indonesia in 1965, the U.S. embassy compiled a list of 5,000 communists for his death squads to hunt down and kill.

From Salon