Indonesia Protests cause Six Deaths; Biafra Separatist Leader Simon Ekpa Sentenced for Terrorism
Key Takeaways
- Indonesia protests over economy led to six deaths; Prabowo promoted injured officers.
- Biafra separatist leader Simon Ekpa received a 6-year sentence in Finland for terrorism.
- Far-right demonstrators attacked Camp Sovereignty in Melbourne, injuring four on September 1.
- Adam Mahmood, 20, is on trial in Birmingham for possessing a bomb-making video.
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Indonesia Protests: Six deaths, Prabowo rewards injured police officers.
On September 1, 2025, protests in Indonesia over economic conditions and government spending resulted in six deaths and hundreds of injuries. President Prabowo instructed promotions for injured officers after visiting them in Polri Hospital in Jakarta.
Biafra separatist leader Simon Ekpa sentenced to 6 years.
On September 1, 2025, Biafra separatist leader Simon Ekpa was sentenced to 6 years in Finland for terrorism-related crimes for promoting violence in Nigeria.
Melbourne: Far-right attack on Camp Sovereignty injures four.
On September 1, 2025, far-right demonstrators attacked Camp Sovereignty in Melbourne, injuring four people, with a similar attack occurring on August 31, 2025.
Birmingham: Adam Mahmood on trial for possessing bomb-making video.
Adam Mahmood, 20, is on trial in Birmingham Crown Court for possessing a video explaining how to make a bomb, found on his phone and last accessed on March 24.
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Berlin: Police officer punches activist during pro-Palestinian protest.
On September 1, 2025, during a pro-Palestinian protest in Berlin Mitte, a police officer punched Irish activist Kitty O’Brien, leading to an investigation.