Suharto’s health ‘improving’
Former Indonesian president responds to dialysis but remains in critical condition.
Suharto was also receiving a blood transfusion and needs a second pacemaker, doctors said.
Suharto ruled the world’s fourth-most populous country for 32 years, stepping down in 1998 amid political upheaval and an economic crisis that triggered widespread opposition to his government.
Suharto | ||
Born June 8, 1921 Served as general in Indonesian army Seized power from Indonesia’s first president Sukarno in 1965 Established ‘New Order’ government characterised by strong central government and repression of dissent Forced to resign in 1998 amid widespread protests triggered by Asian financial crisis |
Suharto has been hospitalised on a number of occasions in recent years suffering from various problems, including intestinal bleeding and strokes.
However, a civil suit is currently being heard over the charges.