Vice President of Indonesia resigns amid doubts over qualifications

The Vice President of Indonesia, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, resigned amid growing doubts about his qualifications following recent court rulings questioning his academic credentials. Raka, 39, submitted his resignation to the People's Consultative Assembly, the country's highest legislative body. His resignation does not trigger new elections, as the position will remain vacant until Parliament elects a successor from two names proposed by the President within 60 days. Raka had initially offered to resign to avoid prolonged political controversy, but was urged by President Prabowo Subianto to defend himself. Recent investigations into police officials involved in illegal wiretaps targeting the President have added to the political turmoil, with three generals detained for their involvement. The police chief revealed that various government officials and civil society leaders were also under unauthorized surveillance, prompting the government to deploy 20,000 soldiers to Jakarta as a…