Indonesian anti-government protests descend into violence
Published date: Wed, 27 Aug 2025 12:40:38 +0700
Anti-government protests in Indonesia descended into violence amid outrage over alleged corruption involving lawmakers.
Furious demonstrators gathered following reports that 580 members of the House of Representatives have been receiving a monthly housing benefit of 50 million rupiah (GBP 2,270) since September 2024, nearly 10 times Jakarta's minimum wage.