Archive · 16 Aug 2025
Indonesian Protests Use One Piece Flag for Dissent
In Indonesia, people are using the pirate flag from the anime One Piece to show they're unhappy with the government.
They're protesting on Independence Day.
People are upset about corruption, money problems, and not having enough freedom.
The anime's ideas about fighting against a bad government and friendship are important to them.
Protesters in Indonesia are using the One Piece pirate flag.
The flag symbolizes dissatisfaction with the government.
The protests coincide with Indonesia's Independence Day.
Protests are fueled by government corruption and economic inequality.
Concerns about civil liberties also fuel the demonstrations.
- Who
- Protesters in Indonesia
- What
- Protesters are using the One Piece pirate flag to symbolize dissatisfaction with the government.
- When
- Coinciding with Indonesia's Independence Day, August 17th.
- Where
- Indonesia
- Why
- To highlight a perceived gap between Indonesia's founding ideals and its current state; fueled by concerns over government corruption, economic inequality, and civil liberties.
Protesters
Government
Corruption
Protesters
Dissatisfaction with government corruption.
Government
Government's view not available.
Economic Inequality
Protesters
Dissatisfaction with economic inequality.
Government
Government's view not available.
Civil Liberties
Protesters
Concerns about civil liberties.
Government
Government's view not available.
- Event
- Protests in Indonesia
- Date
- August 17th
- Symbol
- One Piece pirate flag
- Concerns
- Government corruption, economic inequality, civil liberties