Archive · 3 Sep 2025
Indonesian Women Protest Lawmakers' Perks, Police Brutality
People in Indonesia are protesting because they are unhappy with their leaders.
They are angry about the money lawmakers get and how the police are treating people.
Women are joining the protests, carrying brooms to show they want to clean up the government.
Sadly, some people have died during the protests.
The government says it will look at the lawmakers' benefits and make some changes.
Students also want the police to be investigated for how they have acted.
Some people think the protests are becoming violent, but others want the government to listen to the people's concerns about the economy.
Protests in Indonesia involve students, workers, and rights groups.
Women joined protests in Jakarta, carrying brooms as a symbol.
Protests spread nationwide after a police vehicle hit and killed a motorcycle taxi driver.
Rights groups report 10 deaths during the demonstrations.
Parliament will evaluate members' benefits and introduce reforms.
- Who
- Protesters, women, lawmakers, police
- What
- Protests against lawmakers' perks and police brutality
- When
- Ongoing since last week
- Where
- Indonesia, including Jakarta
- Why
- Lawmakers' perks, police brutality, economic hardship
Protesters/Critics
Government/Lawmakers
Cause of Unrest
Protesters/Critics
Wasteful government spending, elite privilege
Government/Lawmakers
Some unrest has signs of terrorism and treason.
Legislative Perks
Protesters/Critics
Unfair in the context of hardship
Government/Lawmakers
Parliament will evaluate benefits and introduce reforms.
- Protest Focus
- Lawmakers' perks, police brutality
- Protest Symbol
- Brooms
- Fatalities
- 10 reported
- Government Response
- Evaluating benefits, moratorium on trips
- Student Demands
- Release protesters, investigate violence
Sources
Indonesia police fire tear gas at protesting students near university campuses in Bandung
Explainer-What’s fuelling the rage in Indonesia?
Indonesia police fire tear gas near campuses as protest tensions rise
Indonesian police fire tear gas, rubber bullets at student protesters
Tear gas fired as student-led protests rock Indonesia in worst unrest in 20 years
With brooms in hand as symbol for change, Indonesian women join Jakarta protests
'Sweet promises cause diabetes': Brooms in hand, Indonesian women protest against police brutality
Indonesia’s Deadly Protests: What’s Driving the Anger?
Is it safe to travel to Indonesia as violent protests spread?
Perks on fire: Indonesia erupts into protests over MPs’ $3,000 housing allowance