Indonesian police use tear gas on university campuses in ongoing protests
Summary
Indonesian police used tear gas to disperse protesters near two universities as demonstrations continued across the country. The protests focus on government spending and police actions, especially after a motorcycle taxi driver died after being hit by a police vehicle. At least eight people have died in these protests.Key Facts
- Police used tear gas near the Islamic University of Bandung and Pasundan University.
- The protests began after a motorcycle taxi driver was hit and killed by a police car.
- Muhammad Ilham, a student, said a rubber bullet hit another student during the protest.
- At least eight people have died in the protests, according to a government official.
- Authorities did not enter the university campuses but attempted to disperse crowds.
- The UNISBA campus was used to provide medical help to protesters.
- Twenty protesters have been reported missing since the protests started last week.
- The protests have spurred social media campaigns with hashtags and colored profile pictures.
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