Growing discontent spills into streets as Prabowo marks two years in office

Growing discontent spills into streets as Prabowo marks two years in office

Demonstrations took place in Jakarta, Yogyakarta and Bandung in West Java, with protesters criticizing government policies they said had failed to address pressing public concerns during Prabowo’s two years in office.

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Social media as town square, battleground in Indonesia’s protests

Social media as town square, battleground in Indonesia's protests

From viral videos of a young man's death to the rise of green and pink protest symbols, social media has emerged as the frontline in Indonesia's recent nationwide demonstrations.

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