Women’s groups gather in front of parliament in Indonesia amid protests
Summary
Members of the Indonesian Women's Alliance held a protest outside the country's parliament in Jakarta. They demanded an end to state violence and the removal of military forces from civilian security roles. The protest followed a week of unrest in Indonesia that resulted in at least 10 deaths.Key Facts
- About 300 women from the Indonesian Women's Alliance protested in Jakarta.
- The protest called for an end to state violence and military involvement in civilian security.
- The unrest began after a motorcycle taxi driver was killed by an armored police vehicle on August 28.
- Nationwide protests erupted over issues like low wages, rising taxes, and lawmakers' pay.
- President Prabowo Subianto retracted plans to increase benefits for parliament members.
- At least 10 people have died in the protests, and police have used tear gas and rubber bullets on demonstrators.
- API leaders seek the withdrawal of military and police from protests, the resignation of the National Police Chief, and the release of detained protesters.
- Amnesty International criticized the violence, emphasizing the right to peaceful protest.
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