Indonesia Protests: Deaths in Makassar City Hall Fire; IDF Strike Targets Hamas Spokesman
Key Takeaways
- Indonesia protests over police brutality led to 3 deaths in Makassar city hall fire.
- Israeli drone strike targeting Hamas spokesman Abu Obeida in Gaza City killed seven.
- TTP attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa killed almost 400, injured 600 security forces.
- Clashes outside Imran Khan's Lahore home injured several amid May 9 riots probe.
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Indonesia protests: 3 dead in Makassar city hall fire.
On August 29-30, 2025, protests erupted in Indonesia following the death of a motorcycle taxi driver due to police brutality, leading to unrest in cities like Makassar and Surabaya. Three people died in a fire at Makassar city hall, and a police station in Surabaya was also set ablaze, prompting President Subianto to order an investigation and TikTok to suspend live streaming.
IDF strike targets Hamas spokesman Abu Obeida, seven killed.
On August 30, 2025, Israel conducted a drone strike in Gaza City targeting Hamas spokesman Abu Obeida, resulting in seven deaths and several injuries, with conflicting reports on civilian casualties.
TTP resurgence: 700 attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 400 killed.
The Pakistani Taliban (TTP) has launched nearly 700 attacks on security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), resulting in almost 400 deaths and 600 injuries, threatening to escalate the conflict in the region.
Clashes outside Imran Khan's Lahore home injure several.
On August 29, 2025, clashes occurred between police and supporters outside Imran Khan's Lahore home, resulting in injuries, related to his nephews' involvement in the May 9 riots and Jinnah House attack following his 2023 arrest.