Indonesia Riots: Protests over Death and Allowances; Parliament Buildings Burn
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- In late August 2025, widespread protests in Indonesia, triggered by a motorcyclist's death and lawmaker allowances, led to the burning of parliament buildings and three deaths in Makassar. President Subianto pledged to address the allowance issue amidst accusations of social media fueling anti-government sentiment, and TikTok briefly suspended live-streaming.
- Jan 6 rioters, previously pardoned by Trump, are now seeking financial compensation for what they claim were unfair prosecutions, with their lawyers proposing a panel to assess damages.
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