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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Indonesia protests expose economic divide threatening Prabowo programs

Indonesia protests expose economic divide threatening Prabowo programs

President urged to reduce spending on defense and free meals, prioritize cash transfers to the poor

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Protests break out against lawmakers’ excessive salaries

Protests break out against lawmakers' excessive salaries

Hundreds of people marched in the streets around the House of Representatives complex in Central Jakarta on Monday in protest.

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'Dark Indonesia' protests erupt nationwide with students taking to streets

'Dark Indonesia' protests erupt nationwide with students taking to streets

Thousands of students march across Indonesia as the Dark Indonesia movement gains traction both on the streets and on social media.

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