Prabowo Subianto

Indonesia president vows no retreat during deadly protests

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto vowed to “not retreat even a step” after violent protests over lawmakers’ allowances left at least four people dead and sparked nationwide unrest.

Jakarta protesters clash with police over lawmakers’ pay

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Jakarta protests

Jakarta protesters clash with police over lawmakers’ pay

Protesters in Jakarta again confronted police on 28 August, expressing outrage over lawmakers’ high salaries and perks. The unrest turned tragic when a motorcyclist was killed by a police vehicle, leading President Prabowo Subianto to call for calm and launch an investigation.

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