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How MPs' 'Abandoned' Cats Became Unexpected Symbol Of Indonesia's Protests
During Indonesia's recent mass protests, the looted homes of politicians in Jakarta revealed unexpected victims: cats reportedly left behind or stolen as their owners fled for safety.
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Indonesian President Says Some Protests 'Leaning Towards Treason, Terrorism'
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto spoke out against protests over economic conditions and inequality, saying some actions in rallies that have spread across the country in recent days amounted to treason and terrorism.
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3 Dead After Mob Sets Fire To Indonesian Regional Parliament Building
An angry mob set fire to a local parliament building in an Indonesian provincial capital, leaving at least three people dead and five others hospitalised.
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Opinion: How A Japanese Anime Became Indonesia's Surprise Protest Symbol
A Japanese anime has unexpectedly become a symbol of resistance in Indonesia, as young people lean into popular culture to speak out against corruption and ineffective governance.
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Six Die, Protests Swell As Indonesia Plunges Into Post-Election Unrest
Demonstrations over the outcome of last month's presidential election gripped the heart of Indonesia's capital on Wednesday after an overnight face-off between police and protesters in which, according to Jakarta's governor, six people were killed.
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Indonesia Court Refuses To Drop 'Blasphemy' Governor's Trial
An Indonesian court on Tuesday refused to drop blasphemy charges against the Christian governor of the capital Jakarta, as hundreds of people protested outside the court where the trial is taking place.
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Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi Delays Indonesia Trip Amid Rohingya Crisis
Myanmar's de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Monday postponed a visit to Indonesia after protests over her country's bloody crackdown on Rohingya Muslims and a thwarted plot to attack its Jakarta embassy.
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Indonesia Executes Foreign Convicts Despite Protests
Indonesia Friday executed four drug convicts, three of them foreigners, by firing squad, an official said, drawing swift condemnation as Jakarta pushes on with its tough campaign of capital punishment.
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Indonesian Drivers Stage Violent Anti-Uber Protest
Thousands of Indonesian taxi and motorised rickshaw drivers today blocked major roads in the capital Jakarta, attacked vehicles and rallied outside parliament, in a violent protest against Uber and other ride-hailing apps.
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Indonesian Police Fire Tear Gas, Water Cannon at Jakarta Protesters
Residents facing eviction from a flood-prone part of Indonesia's capital of Jakarta clashed with police today, prompting security forces to fire tear gas and water cannon.
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How MPs' 'Abandoned' Cats Became Unexpected Symbol Of Indonesia's Protests
During Indonesia's recent mass protests, the looted homes of politicians in Jakarta revealed unexpected victims: cats reportedly left behind or stolen as their owners fled for safety.
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Indonesian President Says Some Protests 'Leaning Towards Treason, Terrorism'
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto spoke out against protests over economic conditions and inequality, saying some actions in rallies that have spread across the country in recent days amounted to treason and terrorism.
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3 Dead After Mob Sets Fire To Indonesian Regional Parliament Building
An angry mob set fire to a local parliament building in an Indonesian provincial capital, leaving at least three people dead and five others hospitalised.
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Opinion: How A Japanese Anime Became Indonesia's Surprise Protest Symbol
A Japanese anime has unexpectedly become a symbol of resistance in Indonesia, as young people lean into popular culture to speak out against corruption and ineffective governance.
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Six Die, Protests Swell As Indonesia Plunges Into Post-Election Unrest
Demonstrations over the outcome of last month's presidential election gripped the heart of Indonesia's capital on Wednesday after an overnight face-off between police and protesters in which, according to Jakarta's governor, six people were killed.
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Indonesia Court Refuses To Drop 'Blasphemy' Governor's Trial
An Indonesian court on Tuesday refused to drop blasphemy charges against the Christian governor of the capital Jakarta, as hundreds of people protested outside the court where the trial is taking place.
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Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi Delays Indonesia Trip Amid Rohingya Crisis
Myanmar's de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Monday postponed a visit to Indonesia after protests over her country's bloody crackdown on Rohingya Muslims and a thwarted plot to attack its Jakarta embassy.
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Indonesia Executes Foreign Convicts Despite Protests
Indonesia Friday executed four drug convicts, three of them foreigners, by firing squad, an official said, drawing swift condemnation as Jakarta pushes on with its tough campaign of capital punishment.
-
Indonesian Drivers Stage Violent Anti-Uber Protest
Thousands of Indonesian taxi and motorised rickshaw drivers today blocked major roads in the capital Jakarta, attacked vehicles and rallied outside parliament, in a violent protest against Uber and other ride-hailing apps.
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Indonesian Police Fire Tear Gas, Water Cannon at Jakarta Protesters
Residents facing eviction from a flood-prone part of Indonesia's capital of Jakarta clashed with police today, prompting security forces to fire tear gas and water cannon.
