JAKARTA: Indonesia is cracking down on a viral pirate flag that is spreading as a symbol of political protest ahead of independence day. The Jolly Roger skull and bones with a straw hat – from Japanese anime series “One Piece” – has been fluttering from a rising number of trucks, cars and homes. Officials warn the “provocation” – seen by many as a protest against President Prabowo Subianto’s policies – should not fly alongside the country’s red-and-white flag.

Some lawmakers say the black skull flags from the Japanese anime One Piece threaten national unity.

Sta succedendo in Indonesia, dove uno dei simboli più noti del famoso manga giapponese sta comparendo un po' ovunque

JAKARTA: Indonesia is cracking down on a viral pirate flag that is spreading as a symbol of political protest ahead of independence day. The Jolly Roger skull and bones with a…

Officials warn the "provocation"—seen as a protest against President Prabowo's policies—should not fly alongside the country's red-and-white flag.