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Jakarta Students Plan New Protest After Police Vehicle Kills Delivery Rider

Student leaders plan a rally at police headquarters in response to the rider’s death.

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
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
A demonstrator carrying an Indonesian flag gestures to riot police 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. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan
Demonstrators use bamboo sticks during a clash with police officers at a protest against what they say are exorbitant allowances for Indonesian parliament members, near Indonesian parliament buildings in Jakarta, Indonesia, August 28, 2025. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan

Overview

  • Police said an armoured vehicle struck and killed a motorcycle rideshare courier during clashes that followed a protest outside parliament, and the capital’s police chief issued a public apology.
  • Seven personnel from the vehicle were arrested and an internal investigation is underway, according to senior police officials.
  • Indonesia’s largest student union, led by Muzammil Ihsan, said groups will gather at Jakarta police headquarters on Friday to denounce police violence.
  • Motorcycle drivers protested outside the riot police headquarters overnight, and Kompas TV reported that military officers were sent to calm the crowd.
  • Protesters had rallied over lawmakers’ pay, education funding and a school meals programme as riot police used tear gas and water cannon; Gojek confirmed the victim was a partner, and Jakarta Legal Aid urged the release of roughly 600 detainees.