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 SOLO, Indonesia (AP) - Tens of thousands of Indonesians mourned former dictator Suharto during his state funeral Monday, a striking display of affection for the U.S. Cold War ally whose brutal military regime killed hundreds of thousands of left-wing political opponents.
As mourners watched a motorcade carry the former dictator's body to the Suharto family mausoleum, many sobbed and called out the name of the man whose rule, though harsh, brought economic growth and stability to Indonesia.
"He was a great man," said Sumartini, a 65-year-old woman. "His death touched us deeply."
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