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Jakarta Protests Escalate After Gojek Rider Is Killed by Police Vehicle

President Prabowo orders a transparent probe, promising support for the victim’s family.

A demonstrator throws a stone towards the police during a protest against what the demonstrators say are exorbitant allowances for Indonesian parliament members, outside Indonesian parliament buildings in Jakarta, Indonesia, August 28, 2025. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan
Students attack a police car during a protest following the death of a delivery rider who was run over by a police armored vehicle in a rally against lawmakers' privilege, in Jakarta, Indonesia, Friday, Aug. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Tatan Syuflana)
Riot police march in attempt to disperse the demonstrators, during a clash at a protest against what the demonstrators say are exorbitant allowances for Indonesian parliament members, outside Indonesian parliament buildings in Jakarta, Indonesia, August 28, 2025. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan
Students block a police truck during a protest following the death of a delivery rider who was run over by a police armored vehicle in a rally against lawmakers' privilege, in Jakarta, Indonesia, Friday, Aug. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Tatan Syuflana)

Overview

  • Video from Thursday night shows a Brimob tactical vehicle running over 21-year-old Affan Kurniawan, a Gojek driver reportedly delivering food near the parliament area.
  • Police detained seven Mobile Brigade personnel for questioning under the force’s Professional and Security Division as the national and Jakarta police chiefs issued public apologies.
  • Student groups announced a Friday rally at Jakarta police headquarters, while motorcycle taxi drivers gathered at Brimob headquarters demanding accountability and legal aid groups urged the release of hundreds detained.
  • Markets reacted to the unrest, with stocks falling as much as 2.3%, the rupiah weakening up to 0.9%, and government bond yields rising, as Bank Indonesia signaled readiness to stabilize the currency.
  • GoTo confirmed Kurniawan as a Gojek partner and its CEO pledged financial assistance to his family, as authorities increased security presence in the capital and called for calm.