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Cosmas Kaju Gae was fired for unprofessional conduct after a police vehicle killed delivery driver Affan Kurniawan, fueling protests over inequality and police violence in Indonesia.
- On September 3, 2025, activists protested outside Indonesia's parliament in Jakarta against police brutality and lavish lawmakers' perks during nationwide unrest.
- The demonstrations erupted following the fatal accident involving a young delivery rider, Affan Kurniawan, crushed by an armored police vehicle last week, and expanded as a result of widespread economic disparity and political corruption.
- A large group of women clad in pink participated in protests in Jakarta, carrying brooms that represented a demand to eradicate government corruption, while student groups called for inquiries into police violence and the release of those detained amid clashes that have resulted in at least ten fatalities.
- National police dismissed officer Cosmas Kaju Gae for unprofessionalism related to Affan's death, and President Prabowo Subianto pledged to cut MPs' perks, which were nearly ten times Jakarta's minimum wage.
- The unrest highlights deep social tensions risking Indonesia’s growth and credit profile, posing ongoing political challenges despite government attempts at reform and dialogue with student groups.
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Indonesia fires officer involved in killing bystander as protests continue
Indonesian authorities seeking to quell nationwide anti-government protests on Wednesday fired a police officer involved in the death of a bystander during unrest in Jakarta last week.
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