Archive · 3 Sep 2025
Indonesia: Police Officer Fired Amidst Protests and Unrest
Protests in Indonesia are happening because of police violence and how the government spends money.
A police officer, Cosmas Kaju Gae, was fired after a motorcycle taxi driver was killed.
The protests have led to looting, rioting, and injuries.
The protesters, led by students, want those responsible for the violence to be held accountable.
The President has said he will reduce lawmaker benefits in response.
Some are worried about social unrest because the issues causing the protests may continue.
The protests reflect the larger problem with state spending priorities and calls for accountability.
Protests in Indonesia continue over police violence and state spending.
A police officer involved in the death of a bystander was fired.
Ten people have died in the protests, sparking rioting and unrest.
President Prabowo Subianto said he would cut lawmakers’ perks.
Student groups are demanding investigation of police violence.
- Who
- Protesters, police, Cosmas Kaju Gae, Prabowo Subianto
- What
- Protests and demonstrations over police violence and state spending
- When
- Last week and continuing
- Where
- Indonesia, primarily Jakarta
- Why
- To protest police violence and government spending priorities.
Protesters
Government
Protest Justification
Protesters
The protests are necessary due to police violence and unjust government spending.
Government
The government claims some unrest showed signs of terrorism and treason and military and police will stand firm against violent mobs.
- Event
- Anti-government Protests
- Location
- Indonesia, primarily Jakarta
- Fatalities
- Ten
- Officer Fired
- Cosmas Kaju Gae
- Protest Focus
- Police violence and state spending
- President's Response
- Cutting lawmaker perks
Sources
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