Protests resume in Indonesia’s Jakarta after ride-share driver killed
Summary
Protests in Jakarta, Indonesia, restarted after a ride-share driver died when a police vehicle hit him during a demonstration about living costs. Many people took to the streets to demand better wages, lower taxes, and fewer political privileges. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto called for calm and an investigation into the incident.Key Facts
- Protests resumed in Jakarta after a ride-share driver was killed by a police vehicle during a demonstration.
- Demonstrators were protesting about high living costs, including demands for higher wages and lower taxes.
- An armored police vehicle struck Affan Kurniawan, a motorcycle taxi driver, outside the House of Representatives.
- President Prabowo Subianto asked for calm, expressed condolences, and ordered an investigation.
- Riot police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse protesters as demonstrations continued.
- Protesters are also upset about a new housing allowance for politicians, cutbacks, and job losses.
- Amnesty International Indonesia highlighted long-standing issues with police brutality.
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