Indonesian police arrest dozens in anti-government protest
Indonesian police arrested dozens of protesters in Surabaya following demonstrations against President Prabowo Subianto’s recent fuel price hikes and a controversial free meals program. The protests reflect growing public dissatisfaction with the administration's economic policies.
Why it matters
The unrest highlights significant political instability and public pushback against the current Indonesian government's fiscal and social agenda.
Indonesian police have arrested dozens of protesters following a rally against President Prabowo Subianto’s policies in the country’s second-largest city, a rights group said on Saturday.
The report relies on eyewitness accounts and official statements from both police and rights groups to maintain a balanced perspective.
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