US EditionIndonesia Cracks Down on Pirate Protest Flag
INDONESIA, AUG 7 – Protesters use the One Piece pirate flag to oppose social budget cuts and centralisation under President Prabowo Subianto, with support from a growing online and real-life movement.
- Indonesia is cracking down in 2025 on a viral pirate flag from the anime One Piece used as political protest across the country ahead of August 17 independence day.
- The crackdown follows growing protests, including symbolic use of the flag by university student Khariq Anhar and others, criticizing President Prabowo's policies and budget cuts.
- Police raided a factory producing the pirate emblems and warned the flag must not fly next to Indonesia's red-and-white flag, citing laws forbidding symbols higher than the national flag.
- Amnesty International Indonesia states raising the 'One Piece' flag is protected free speech, while analysts say it channels public frustration uniquely, reflecting youth discontent with government corruption.
- The crackdown suggests heightened government sensitivity to symbolic protest before the 80th independence anniversary, with possible bans and warnings to avoid provocative acts involving national symbols.
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Indonesia cracks down on pirate protest flag
Indonesia is cracking down on a viral pirate flag that is spreading as a symbol of political protest ahead of independence day.
It's happening in Indonesia, where one of the most famous symbols of the famous Japanese manga is appearing everywhere.
The pirate fanion of the Mugiwara, nicknamed Luffy's crew in the Manga One Piece sits on many buildings in Indonesia. A sign of revolt.
Indonesia is the third largest democracy in the world with around 280 million inhabitants. When Joko Widodo came to power in 2014, there was great hope in the country for an economic and political departure. However, the image of Widodo and his government began to crumble when, towards the end of his second term of office, he appointed the controversial ex-General Prabowo Subianto as his Minister of Defence. In October, Prabowo was elected presi…
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