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‘Dark Indonesia’ protests mark first major test of Prabowo’s leadership

Summary by South China Morning Post

Analysts say the student-led protests could grow if economic conditions in the country deteriorate.

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The Economist

Prabowo Subianto is drastically cutting Indonesia’s budget

The cash saved is going into a new fund he controls

4 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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South China Morning Post

‘Dark Indonesia’ protests mark first major test of Prabowo’s leadership

Analysts say the student-led protests could grow if economic conditions in the country deteriorate.

5 days ago·Hong Kong

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Green Left Weekly

‘Dark Indonesia’: The new student movement stirring in Southeast Asia

Thousands of Indonesian students across the country are taking to the streets protesting the Prabowo Subianto administration, launching a new movement against the former military general's program of "budget efficiency", reports Girard Mariano Lopez.

5 days ago

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FULCRUM

Prabowo Subianto’s First Cabinet Adjustment: Pressured to Deliver But Allegiance Still Prized

Indonesia’s eighth president, Prabowo Subianto, has already made history by being its first democratically elected president to face widespread student demonstrations just months into office. Most report cards for his administration have been mixed; the next few months are not looking bright. From 17 February, demonstrators have filled the streets in several cities rejecting “the status quo”. There has even been sporadic street fighting between …

5 days ago

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