Indonesian police arrest dozens in anti-government protest
Indonesian police arrested dozens of protesters in Surabaya following demonstrations against fuel price hikes and a controversial free meals scheme. The protests reflect growing public dissatisfaction with President Prabowo Subianto's economic policies.
Why it matters
The unrest highlights the political instability and economic challenges facing the current Indonesian administration amid global inflationary pressures.
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 (June 27, 2026).
The article reports on the protests and police actions using neutral language and citing multiple sources.
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