#Mass Protest
First group of Indonesian nationals return from Nepal
The Indonesian Government's Protection Team in Kathmandu, Nepal, accompanied the first group of Indonesian nationals as they returned to Indonesia on Thursday, 11 September from the South Asian country currently hit by political crisis.
Government pledges positive response to public demands: Yusril
The government has vowed to respond positively to demands raised during mass demonstrations in late August 2025, although not all of them can be fulfilled immediately, Coordinating Minister for Law, Human Rights, Immigration, and Correctional Institutions, Yusril Ihza Mahendra, said on Monday, September 8, 2025.
Brimob officer dismissed over deadly armored vehicle incident in Jakarta riot
The National Police’s ethics commission has dismissed a Mobile Brigade (Brimob) officer over the death of an online motorcycle taxi driver who was fatally struck by an armored vehicle during violent protests in Central Jakarta late last month.
Indonesia faces leaderless state as riots paralyze police: Analyst
The recent wave of riots across Indonesia signals a breakdown of state authority, with the National Police (Polri) described as “paralyzed” and the government failing to exercise leadership, according to an analyst at the Singapore-based ISEAS–Yusof Ishak Institute.
Government allocates Rp900 billion for post-protests repairs
The government has pledged to restore public facilities damaged in recent mass protests within six months at the latest, with Rp900 billion (US$58 million) allocated for nationwide recovery efforts, Public Works Minister Dody Hanggodo announced on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
Tangerang DPRD cancels allowance increase following public pressure
The Regional Representatives Council (DPRD) of Tangerang Regency, Banten Province, has canceled the planned allowance increase for all councillors in the 2025 fiscal year following a consensus reached among all political party factions and the local government.
TNI-government dismiss speculation of military rule, vow constitutional order
The government and the Indonesian Military (TNI) have dismissed speculation of imposed military rule following a week of violent protests that left casualties and widespread destruction in a number of cities, including the capital Jakarta.
Prabowo visits riot victims at Police hospital
President Prabowo Subianto visited the Police Hospital in Kramat Jati, East Jakarta, on Monday, September 1, 2025, where he witnessed himself the severe injuries suffered by police officers and civilians following violent protests in the capital city last weekend.
Prabowo warns of treason, terrorism risks in the wake of violent protests
President Prabowo Subianto on Sunday, August 31, 2025, raised concerns over what he described as “indications of treason and terrorism” emerging from the violent wave of protests that have gripped Jakarta and a number of cities across the country in recent days.
Prabowo orders TNI, police to act firmly in safeguarding national security
President Prabowo Subianto convened a Cabinet meeting at the State Palace on Sunday, August 31, 2025, focusing on the country’s escalating security situation amid days of unrest in Jakarta and a number of cities across the country.
Affan's death sparked public outrage
President Prabowo Subianto expressed deep sorrow and anger on Friday, August, 29, following the death of an online motorcycle taxi driver, Affan Kurniawan, who was killed after being struck by a police tactical vehicle (Rantis) during a protest in Central Jakarta on Thursday night, August 28, 2025.
Violent protest erupts in Pati over regent’s controversial remarks
A mass protest in front of the Pati regent’s office on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, involving tens of thousands of people from various community groups, turned violent as protesters demanded accountability from Regent Sadewo over remarks they deemed offensive to public aspirations.