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Tensions sparked by lawmakers' pay remain high in Indonesia

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Indonesia is experiencing its most significant unrest in over two decades, with police reporting several fatalities and more than 1,200 arrests. Protests were triggered by concerns over rising living costs and benefits granted to lawmakers.

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  • Protests across Indonesia continue over lawmakers' pay and calls for reform.
  • Violence has resulted in several deaths and damage to government buildings. 11s
  • President Subianto has pledged to revoke some lawmakers' perks and ordered firm security action. 40s
  • Soldiers have been deployed in Jakarta and public institutions remain closed. 52s
  • The UN has called for an investigation into alleged human rights abuses by security forces. 1m 36s
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