Polarizing candidates vie for presidency in Indonesia

Name: Polarizing candidates vie for presidency in Indonesia
Uploaded: 2014-07-09T00:23:01Z
Duration: P503S
Description: As the world’s largest muslim country, Indonesia stands out for its transition from past dictatorship to vibrant political openness. Special correspondent Kira Kay reports from Indonesia on the rival candidates who running for the presidency: a relative newcomer to politics who rose from the ranks of the working class and advocates social reforms and an experienced former military general.

Clip: 07/08/2014 | 8m 23s

As the world’s largest muslim country, Indonesia stands out for its transition from past dictatorship to vibrant political openness. Special correspondent Kira Kay reports from Indonesia on the rival candidates who running for the presidency: a relative newcomer to politics who rose from the ranks of the working class and advocates social reforms and an experienced former military general.

Aired: 07/08/14

Rating: NR

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