Indonesia Protests Turn Violent; Scores Detained
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Indonesia Protests Turn Violent; Scores Detained
By Stefan J. Bos, Worthy News Chief International Correspondent JAKARTA (Worthy News) – Violence erupted around Indonesia’s parliament in the capital, Jakarta, on Thursday night as police fired tear gas and deployed water cannon against protesters, while authorities detained scores of people accused of seeking to exploit nationwide demonstrations to create unrest. Several protesters were reportedly injured, including people suffering head wounds…
They are suspected of being affiliated with an anarchist group and distributing provocative flyers.
The Jakarta Metropolitan Police (Polda Metro Jaya) questioned 63 people suspected of being affiliated with an anarchist network related to the action at the DPR. | A total of 10 people were included in the financing cluster and 53 others were named as the implementing cluster. | The police are investigating allegations of assault, arson, and manipulation of data and the party giving the instructions.
JPNN.com, JAKARTA - Polda Metro Jaya is questioning 63 people suspected of being involved in preparations by an anarchist network affiliated group to exploit the demonstration to express opinions in the DPR/MPR Building area, Jakarta.
The Jakarta Metropolitan Police arrested 65 people ahead of a demonstration in front of the House of Representatives (DPR) building in Jakarta on Thursday (August 27, 2026). The Jakarta Metropolitan Police arrested 65 people ahead of a demonstration...
Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs (Menko Polkam) Djamari Chaniago revealed that a number of people had been questioned and detained ahead of the August 27, 2026 demonstration.
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