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Indonesia Unrest Escalates as Prabowo Calls Violent Protests 'Treason and Terrorism'

A viral video of a police vehicle killing a 21-year-old rider has fueled nationwide anger over economic strains and perceived political privileges.

Un manifestant tient le portrait d'Affan Kurniawan, un taxi-moto écrasé par un véhicule de police dont la mort a provoqué des manifestations dans toute l'Indonésie, le 30 août 2025 à Surabaya, sur l'île de Java
Des carcasses de voitures incendiées près du conseil provincial et local de Makassar, principale ville indonésienne des Célèbes du sud théâtre de manifestations qui ont dégénéré après la mort d'un taxi-moto écrasé par un véhicule de police, le 30 août 2025 Cars and the Makassar City Council building, which were set on fire the previous night during a protest, are seen in Makassar, South Sulawesi, on August 30, 2025. At least three people were killed by a fire started by protesters at the council building in eastern Indonesia's Makassar city, a local official told AFP on August 30, after demonstrations across the country following the death of a motorcycle taxi driver hit by a police vehicle.
Les Indonésiens descendent dans la rue après la mort d'un manifestant à Jakarta

Overview

  • Homes of Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati and several MPs were looted as unrest spread to cities including Yogyakarta, Bandung, Semarang, Surabaya and Medan.
  • TikTok said it suspended its live streaming feature in Indonesia for a few days because of escalating violence during the demonstrations.
  • Seven police officers are detained and under investigation over the death of Affan Kurniawan, with an ethics hearing underway and possible criminal charges pending.
  • At least three people died when protesters set fire to a council building in Makassar, and arson and attacks on public facilities were reported in Lombok’s Mataram.
  • Authorities promise a transparent probe into the killing as police deploy tear gas to clear crowds in Jakarta and grievances focus on low pay and a 50 million rupiah housing allowance for lawmakers.