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.

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

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,