Indonesians march on parliament to demand crackdown on corruption
Summary
Thousands of people in Indonesia marched to parliament in Jakarta to demand tougher punishments for corrupt officials. The protest marked one year since violent antigovernment rallies and focused on passing a bill to seize assets connected to corruption.Key Facts
- The protest took place on August 27, exactly one year after riots during antigovernment rallies that caused about 10 deaths and 7,000 arrests.
- Riot police held demonstrators behind locked gates for much of the day and used tear gas and water cannons after some protesters threw objects.
- Protesters want parliament to pass a long-delayed bill that would let the government take assets linked to corruption.
- Some protesters called for corrupt officials to face the death penalty.
- About 200 students from various universities took part, also demanding the end of a corrupt free school meal program and lower food prices.
- Lawmakers met with protest leaders and promised to resign if the anti-corruption bill is not passed by December 15.
- Police deployed 18,500 officers and detained 65 people before the protest, accused of trying to cause trouble.
- Officials said the heavy police presence was to protect protesters and help them express their views safely.
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