Reform era in Indonesia

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The Reform era (Indonesian: Era Reformasi, lit. 'Reformation era'), also referred to as the Post-Suharto era (Indonesian: Era pasca-Suharto), is the contemporary period of Indonesian history which began with the downfall of President Suharto and his New Order regime on 21 May 1998. Since then, the country has been in a period of transition. This period has been characterised by a more open political-social environment and grassroots economic improvement. Issues over this period have included a push for a stronger democracy and civilian rule, elements of the military trying to retain their influence, a growing Islamism in politics and society, and demands for greater regional autonomy. The process of reformasi has resulted in a higher degree of freedom of speech, in contrast to the pervasive censorship under the New Order. This has led to a more open political debate in the news media and increased expression in the arts. Events that have shaped Indonesia in this period include the independence...

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