Police Detain Dozens After Night of Protest Violence in Yogyakarta
Police used tear gas and water cannon to disperse protesters, and authorities said they seized Molotov cocktails and firecrackers during the unrest.
- On Tuesday, Indonesian authorities detained 154 people following violent protests in Yogyakarta that saw demonstrators clash with security forces near the Yogyakarta Legislative Council and the Malioboro shopping district.
- Demonstrations across several cities on Tuesday stemmed from grievances over stagnant wages, economic management, and wildfire handling, while protests also occurred amid scrutiny of Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka and President Prabowo regarding election eligibility.
- Police seized evidence including 6 Molotov cocktails and 12 firecrackers, while university officials are investigating allegations that officers pursued demonstrators into the Gadjah Mada University campus during the operation.
- UGM Rector Ova Emilia rejected violence, stating, "Every security measure taken by law enforcement officers must comply with the law," while National Police Chief Suyudi Ario Seto pledged a thorough investigation.
- Later on Tuesday, Gibran reported that Prabowo advised him to "fight" to prove his credentials, as lawmakers continue to consider a probe into his 2024 election eligibility.
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UGM considered the deployment of officers at the UGM Roundabout during the riots a form of intimidation. Meanwhile, the police claimed to have exercised restraint and not entered the campus.
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AlKhaleej TodayIndonesia police deploy tear gas, water cannon in Yogyakarta unrest, detain 154
YOGYAKARTA, Nov 11 — Indonesian police detained more than 150 people after protesters clashed with security forces in Yogyakarta city southeast of the capital overnight, a...
UGM seeks students as police deny campus raid - Archipelago
Police have detained over a hundred people following a protest in Yogyakarta that turned violent on Tuesday night, prompting concerns over the whereabouts of students and allegations that officers pursued demonstrators into the campus of Gadjah Mada University (UGM).
Police arrested 94 people after a demonstration in Yogyakarta turned violent. National Police Chief Suyudi visited the Yogyakarta Regional People's Representative Council (DPRD) in person.
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