3 dead after mob sets fire to Indonesian regional parliament building amid week of protests
Summary
An angry mob burned down a local parliament building in Makassar, Indonesia, resulting in the deaths of at least three people and hospitalizing five others. The arson occurred during a series of protests across Indonesia triggered by public anger over lawmakers’ generous housing allowances and other grievances, escalating into violence in several cities. Foreign embassies have advised their citizens to avoid protest areas, and tensions have been high following the death of a ride-hailing driver during a protest in Jakarta.Key Facts
- A mob set fire to a parliament building in Makassar, Indonesia, killing three people.
- Five additional individuals were hospitalized due to burns and injuries sustained during escapes.
- Protests erupted in multiple Indonesian cities over lawmakers' housing allowances, which are ten times the Jakarta minimum wage.
- Tensions escalated further after a ride-hailing driver died during a clash with police in Jakarta.
- Embassies, including those of the U.S. and Australia, advised citizens to avoid large gatherings in Indonesia.
- More than 950 people were arrested in Jakarta during the protests.
- Amnesty International criticized the Indonesian government for suppressing free speech through crackdowns on protests.
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