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Polarizing candidates vie for presidency in Indonesia

Kira Kay reports from Indonesia on the rival candidates who running for the presidency.

07/08/2014 | Rating NR

PBS News Hour

Polarizing candidates vie for presidency in Indonesia

Clip: 7/8/2014 | 8m 23s

Kira Kay reports from Indonesia on the rival candidates who running for the presidency.

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.

07/08/2014 | Rating NR

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