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‘Mismanaged’ presidential debates cast doubt on Indonesia’s election commission: Experts

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The presidential candidates and their running mates (from left) Mr Anies Baswedan and Mr Muhaimin Iskandar; Mr Prabowo Subianto and Mr Gibran Rakabuming Raka; and Mr Ganjar Pranowo and Mr Mahfud MD.

The presidential candidates and their running mates (from left) Mr Anies Baswedan and Mr Muhaimin Iskandar; Mr Prabowo Subianto and Mr Gibran Rakabuming Raka; and Mr Ganjar Pranowo and Mr Mahfud MD.

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- Last-minute format changes and the lack of clarity surrounding Indonesia’s highly anticipated presidential debates have cast doubt on the ability and impartiality of its election commission, say experts.

The first of the five televised debates is set to kick off on Dec 12, but the General Elections Commission (KPU) has yet to fully reveal details, including who will be its moderators or panellists.

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