He has undergone a remarkable transformation, from former military commander facing allegations of rights abuses to leading a country of 280 million people.

Prabowo Subianto has been sworn in as Indonesia's eighth president. This completes his journey from an ex-general accused of rights abuses during the dark days of Indonesia’s military dictatorship to the presidential palace.

Indonesia's newly minted leader, President Prabowo Subianto, officially swore in his cabinet on Monday, a team which analysts said reflected continuity of his predecessor's main policies. Prabowo took office on Sunday as the eighth Indonesian president,