JAKARTA: Indonesian students and civil society groups called off protests in Jakarta on Monday after a week of escalating anger over lawmakers’ pay and the police response, citing fears of heightened security measures after deadly riots across the country on the weekend. The protests began a week ago, and have spread nationwide, escalating in size and intensity after a police vehicle hit and killed a motorcycle taxi driver on Thursday night. Eight people have died in the protests, chief economic minister Airlangga Hartarto said on Monday.

JAKARTA: Indonesian students said they will protest at Jakarta’s police headquarters on Friday after a motorcycle rider died when he was hit by a police vehicle during violent…

Rising unemployment and inflation have driven the protests in Jakarta, the capital. The police responded with force on Thursday, killing a 21-year-old man.

The president has ordered an investigation into the Jakarta incident amid growing tensions and outrage.

Tear gas and water cannons have been used on protesters as demonstrations erupt across the country.

Protesters angered by police violence, parliamentarians’ wages and inflation are staging nationwide demonstrations.

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Police set up checkpoints across Jakarta in anticipation of further demonstrations.

JAKARTA: Indonesian students and civil society groups called off protests in Jakarta on Monday after a week of escalating anger over lawmakers’ pay and the police response, citing…

Eight people have died in the protests that began a week ago amid escalating anger over lawmakers’ pay.

Indonesian protests postponed due to fears of crackdown, unsettling financial markets, and escalating violence nationwide.

Protests over corruption and inequality have spiralled into violence, arson and deaths.

Anger at perks for politicians spilled over into wider protests after the death of a 21-year-old delivery driver in Jakarta

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