What went wrong for Indonesia's VP Gibran Rakabuming Raka?
Indonesia's vice-president has resigned amid mounting calls for his impeachment. Here's what we know about why he resigned and who could be in the running for the position.
Indonesia's Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has resigned amid a scandal surrounding his high school diploma, according to reports. The resignation was submitted to the upper house of parliament by Gibran himself and to President Prabowo Subianto. The People's Consultative Assembly, the country's highest legislative body, will now decide on the next steps in choosing a replacement for the vacant vice-presidency.
The Constitutional Court and Supreme Court recently ruled that Gibran's submitted documents did not meet election requirements. This situation has been further complicated by a deepening rift between Gibran's administration and President Prabowo's, which could destabilize the government. The situation has resulted in investor sentiment weakening in Indonesia, with concerns over the government's handling of the economy and financial plans persisting.
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