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Student Protests Erupt in Indonesia Over Massive Budget Cuts

2/28/2025

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In Indonesia, a wave of student protests has surged against President Prabowo Subianto's staggering budget cuts of IDR 306 trillion (US$19 billion), severely affecting education, healthcare, and infrastructure. The #IndonesiaGelap movement embodies the youth's anger over austerity, military dominance, and corruption, as they passionately call for accountability and meaningful reforms.

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In Indonesia, a wave of student protests has surged against President Prabowo Subianto's staggering budget cuts of IDR 306 trillion (US$19 billion), severely affecting education, healthcare, and infrastructure. The #IndonesiaGelap movement embodies the youth's anger over austerity, military dominance, and corruption, as they passionately call for accountability and meaningful reforms.