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Police Brutality Erupts at Semarang Station, Investigation Launched

4/7/2025

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On April 5, 2025, chaos erupted at Tawang Station in Semarang, Indonesia, when Police Brigadier E violently attacked photojournalist Makna Zaezar and threatened fellow reporters. The Indonesian National Police swiftly launched an investigation, underscoring their commitment to zero tolerance for such brutality. While Brigadier E issued an apology, the demand for accountability within the institution continues to grow.

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On April 5, 2025, chaos erupted at Tawang Station in Semarang, Indonesia, when Police Brigadier E violently attacked photojournalist Makna Zaezar and threatened fellow reporters. The Indonesian National Police swiftly launched an investigation, underscoring their commitment to zero tolerance for such brutality. While Brigadier E issued an apology, the demand for accountability within the institution continues to grow.