Archive · 2 Sep 2025
Indonesia: Police Fire Tear Gas at Protesters Near Campuses
People in Indonesia are protesting because they are unhappy with how the government is spending money, especially on lawmakers.
The police used tear gas and rubber bullets near two universities to stop the protests.
Students and rights groups are upset because of the police actions.
Sadly, some people have died since the protests began last week.
The President is trying to handle the situation by discussing the issues, and investigating rights violations, but the protests are still going on.
A legal aid director has also been arrested.
Police fired tear gas near two universities in Bandung, Indonesia.
Protests have escalated nationwide since last week.
Student groups reported police use of tear gas and rubber bullets, injuring one student.
International rights groups criticized the security response to the protests.
The director of a legal aid group was arrested by police.
- Who
- Protesters, police, students, rights groups.
- What
- Protests and police use of tear gas.
- When
- Recent (since last week)
- Where
- Bandung, Indonesia (near UNISBA and Pasundan University)
- Why
- Protests against government spending, lawmaker perks, and worker demands.
Protesters & Rights Groups
Police & Government
Police Response
Protesters & Rights Groups
Security forces are accused of ‘brutally attacking’ campuses with tear gas and seeking to silence dissent.
Police & Government
Authorities say they were trying to break up non-student protesters seeking protection inside university grounds.
Protest Handling
Protesters & Rights Groups
International rights groups have criticized the security response, stating authorities are treating protests as acts of treason or terrorism.
Police & Government
President Prabowo has warned the police and military would stand firm against violent escalations.
- Event
- Anti-government protests
- Location
- Bandung, Indonesia (near UNISBA and Pasundan University)
- Actions
- Police used tear gas and rubber bullets; protests continue
- Protesters
- Students, workers, and others
- Casualties
- At least eight deaths (total)
- Injuries
- One student hit by rubber bullet
- Key Players
- President Prabowo, Police, Rights Groups, Students
Sources
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