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Indonesia's VP resigns as his eligibility and academic credentials are questioned

Indonesia's VP resigns as his eligibility and academic credentials are questioned
NPR News Thursday 12 November 2026, 14:22 UTC By The Associated Press 1 min read
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Raka is the son of former President Joko Widodo. The Constitutional Court and the Supreme Court ruled last month that the documents that Raka submitted regarding his overseas education didn't meet election requirements.(Image credit: Tatan Syuflana)

Raka is the son of former President Joko Widodo. The Constitutional Court and the Supreme Court ruled last month that the documents that Raka submitted regarding his overseas education didn't meet election requirements.

(Image credit: Tatan Syuflana)

Indonesia (LOCATION) VP (ORG) Raka (PERSON) Joko Widodo (PERSON) The Constitutional Court (ORG) the Supreme Court (ORG) Syuflana (PERSON)
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