13 / 07 / 2009
Indonesian President Wins Reelection
Preliminary results of the presidential election in Indonesia give President Susilo Bambang YUDHOYONO more than 60 percent votes, avoiding a runoff election and securing his second term. The runner-up, Megawati SUKARNOPUTRI, had 28 percent of votes. Observers reported a free and fair election without violence or irregularities. YUDHOYONO gained popularity by cracking down on a string of suicide bombings and presiding over economic growth during a recession.
http://www.electionguide.org/news.php#4602







