US EditionOne killed, dozens injured at anti-government protests in Jakarta
- A motorcycle ride-share driver named Affan Kurniawan was killed by a police vehicle during protests in Jakarta on August 28, 2025, while demonstrators were voicing concerns over lawmakers' pay and education funding.
- In response to Kurniawan's death, local protests erupted, leading to clashes with the police, who used tear gas and water cannons to disperse demonstrators.
- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto ordered a thorough investigation into the incident and expressed condolences, stating, 'I am shocked and disappointed by the excessive actions of the officers.'
- The protests have prompted significant unrest across Indonesia, affecting the economy as the rupiah and stock index fell after public outcry over police violence and economic dissatisfaction.
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At least three people died in the fire of a government building in Makassar, east of Indonesia, declared demonstrators.
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Indonesia protest blaze kills three as anger erupts over driver death
MAKASSAR, Indonesia — At least three people were killed by a fire started by protesters at a council building in eastern Indonesia's Makassar city, a local official told AFP Saturday, after demonstrations across the country following the death of a motorcycle taxi driver hit by a police vehicle. The country was rocked by protests in major cities including the capital Jakarta, Friday, after footage spread of a gig motorcycle driver being run over…
Tensions soar in Indonesia as protesters set fire to regional parliament building; at least 3 dead
Protests began in Indonesia's capital Jakarta this week over lawmakers' pay, escalating on Friday after a police armoured vehicle hit and killed the driver of a ride-hailing motorbike.
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Indonesia protest blaze kills 3 as anger erupts over driver death
At least three people were killed by a fire started by protesters at a council building in eastern Indonesia's Makassar city, a local official told AFP Saturday
Three killed in blaze during protest in Indonesia
At least three people were killed by a fire started by protesters at a council building in eastern Indonesia's Makassar city, a local official said, after rallies erupted across the country following the death of a motorcycle taxi driver hit by a police vehicle.
How a police killing of a driver has escalated protests in Indonesia
NewsFeedThe killing of a delivery driver by police as they tried to disperse cost-of-living demonstrators on Thursday night has intensified protests across Indonesia. Protesters say they see Affan Kurniawan’s death as symbolic of the problems they face themselves.Published On 29 Aug 202529 Aug 2025 Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source The post How a police killing of a driver has escalated protests in Indonesia appeared first on Roc…
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