Indonesia’s vice president resigns amid signs ruling alliance is fraying

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According to the BBC, Indonesian Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has submitted his resignation to President Prabowo Subianto. This move follows a Supreme Court ruling that declared the high school credentials used by Gibran during the 2024 election campaign invalid. Over 100 lawmakers had reportedly supported a parliamentary initiative to impeach him. The resignation occurs amidst signs of a fraying alliance between President Prabowo and his predecessor, Joko Widodo, fueled by disagreements over national projects and cabinet reshuffles. Recent events, including the arrest of the presidential chief of staff for alleged wiretapping and the resignation of cabinet members from the party led by Widodo's son, highlight the deepening instability within the current administration.