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Why are there protests in Indonesia?

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Protests in Indonesia are driven by anger over lawmakers' high benefits amid economic hardship, low wages, mass layoffs, and recent police brutality, especially after a delivery rider was killed by a police vehicle during demonstrations.

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Tension soars after delivery rider killed by police in Indonesia

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  • Protests in Jakarta intensified following the death of a motorcycle taxi driver hit by a police vehicle. 27s
  • Demonstrators are demanding accountability and protesting cost-of-living issues. 24s
  • President Prabowo Subianto called for calm and promised to address public grievances. 40s
  • Jakarta's police chief attended the victim's funeral and pledged a professional investigation. 2m 2s
  • The incident has fueled broader protests over economic and political frustrations. 1m 35s
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Tension soars after delivery rider killed by police in Indonesia
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Al Jazeera
10 hours ago
Tension soars after delivery rider killed by police in Indonesia

Protests escalated after cost-of-living concerns and the death of a motorcycle taxi driver struck by a police vehicle during demonstrations.

Tension soars after delivery rider killed by police in Indonesia
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Al Jazeera
10 hours ago
Tension soars after delivery rider killed by police in Indonesia

Protesters demand an end to high payments to politicians, low wages, and mass layoffs, fighting with police outside the House of Representatives.

Indonesian students vow more protests after motorcyclist death
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Reuters
1 day ago
Indonesian students vow more protests after motorcyclist death

A ride-sharing driver was killed by a police vehicle during protests over lawmakers' pay and education funding, sparking further demonstrations.

Indonesians angry over lawmakers’ perks amid economic hardship
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Al Jazeera
2 days ago
Indonesians angry over lawmakers’ perks amid economic hardship

Months of economic and political frustration, including a worsening economy and mass layoffs, have fueled protests against lawmakers' increased benefits.

Indonesians angry over lawmakers’ perks amid economic hardship
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Al Jazeera
2 days ago
Indonesians angry over lawmakers’ perks amid economic hardship

The death of a motorbike taxi driver hit by a police vehicle has sparked anger about police brutality, adding to public outrage.

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