Indonesian soldiers hold up headbands in the colour of the national Red-White flag during a military-sponsored interfaith rally held ahead of a Muslim rally against Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama. Photo: AP
Indonesian soldiers hold up headbands in the colour of the national Red-White flag during a military-sponsored interfaith rally held ahead of a Muslim rally against Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama. Photo: AP
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What a military spat reveals about Australia’s ties with Indonesia

The prickly relationship between Canberra and Jakarta, based on different interpretations of history, has once again found its way into the spotlight

Indonesian soldiers hold up headbands in the colour of the national Red-White flag during a military-sponsored interfaith rally held ahead of a Muslim rally against Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama. Photo: AP
Indonesian soldiers hold up headbands in the colour of the national Red-White flag during a military-sponsored interfaith rally held ahead of a Muslim rally against Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama. Photo: AP
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