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Suharto's health 'deteriorating' Suharto's health 'deteriorating'
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The health of former Indonesian president Suharto is getting worse, doctors treating him in Jakarta say.The health of former Indonesian president Suharto is getting worse, doctors treating him in Jakarta say.
Suharto, 86, was taken to hospital on Friday with symptoms of anaemia and low blood pressure.Suharto, 86, was taken to hospital on Friday with symptoms of anaemia and low blood pressure.
He has now also developed lung and kidney problems and may need another heart pacemaker operation, doctors say.He has now also developed lung and kidney problems and may need another heart pacemaker operation, doctors say.
Suharto took power in 1966 and ruled Indonesia with an iron fist for 32 years. He and his family deny reports that they stole billions of dollars.Suharto took power in 1966 and ruled Indonesia with an iron fist for 32 years. He and his family deny reports that they stole billions of dollars.
He has lived quietly in Jakarta since being overthrown in 1998 amid political upheaval and an economic crisis.He has lived quietly in Jakarta since being overthrown in 1998 amid political upheaval and an economic crisis.
RISE AND FALL OF SUHARTO Born in Java, June 1921As army minister, plays a central role in helping Sukarno overcome a coup in 1965Becomes president March 1967Modernisation programmes in the 70s and 80s raise living standardsEast Timor forcibly annexed in late 1975Asian economic crisis of the 1990s hits Indonesian economySpiralling prices and discontent force him to resign in May 1998Judges rule he is unfit to stand trial for corruption in 2000
But although accused of embezzling huge sums from state funds during his three decades in power, his lawyers have always successfully pleaded that his failing health meant he should not stand trial.But although accused of embezzling huge sums from state funds during his three decades in power, his lawyers have always successfully pleaded that his failing health meant he should not stand trial.
Mr Suharto has been in and out of hospital in recent years with a series of health problems, including a stroke.Mr Suharto has been in and out of hospital in recent years with a series of health problems, including a stroke.
The current president, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, has visited him in hospital, where doctors described his condition as conscious but drowsy.The current president, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, has visited him in hospital, where doctors described his condition as conscious but drowsy.