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Anti-corruption rallies in Jakarta turn deadly as military steps in

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Indonesian police have used tear gas on crowds of protesters near two universities, student groups and authorities said, amid ongoing nationwide protests targeting government spending, and burgeoning fury following a motorcycle taxi driver’s death after being hit by a police car.

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  • Police used tear gas and rubber bullets near universities during protests in Bandung.
  • Military and police increased their presence in Jakarta following orders from President Prabowo Subianto. 32s
  • Several people were killed during the demonstrations, mainly in Jakarta and Makassar. 50s
  • Human rights groups reported arrests of activists and dozens of missing persons. 1m 37s
  • The UN called for investigations into alleged human rights violations during the protests. 1m 1s
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