BBC World Service - Newshour, Indonesia Gripped by Another Day of Anti-Government Demonstrations

BBC World Service - Newshour, Indonesia gripped by another day of anti-government demonstrations

While the protests have been fuelled by a wide range of issues - including the death of a ride-sharing driver - one core complaint concerns a new monthly allowance for lawmakers. We'll hear from a protester and a member of the country's ruling party. Also on the programme: China hosts leaders from Russia, India and others nations for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit; and we'll hear about 40 ancient tombs which have been unearthed by …

Is it safe to travel to Indonesia as violent protests explained

Three people have been killed in demonstrations sparked by the death of a taxi driver in the Southeast Asian country.

Anti-Government Rioting in Indonesia Spreads Across the Country

What began as a protest outside the Indonesian parliament, aimed at MPs who had quietly given themselves a monthly accommodation allowance worth ten times the minimum wage in Jakarta, has turned into widespread protests against the government and the police after a motorcycle taxi driver was killed on Aug. 28. Police have admitted they ran over 21-year-old Affan Kirniawan, but protesters say six people were struck by the armoured vehicle, all su…

Indonesia Protests 2025: Why Anti-Government Uproar Is Happening And Why The World Is Watching

Indonesia, Southeast Asia's largest democracy and economy, is experiencing some of its most serious unrest in years. Demonstrations have erupted across major cities, fuelled by economic hardship, political grievances and allegations of police brutality. The immediate trigger was the death of 21-year-old motorcycle taxi driver Affan Kurniawan, who was struck and killed by a police vehicle during a protest on 28 August. Video of the incident sprea…