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Violent Protests in Indonesia Leave Three Dead, Amnesty Responds

8/30/2025

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Protests in Makassar, Indonesia, led to an angry mob setting fire to a parliament building, resulting in three deaths and five injuries.
In Bali, demonstrations occurred in response to the death of a ride-hailing driver during police clashes.
Amnesty International criticized the government's response to protests and called for the release of detained demonstrators.

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Story summary

Protests in Makassar, Indonesia, led to an angry mob setting fire to a parliament building, resulting in three deaths and five injuries.
In Bali, demonstrations occurred in response to the death of a ride-hailing driver during police clashes.
Amnesty International criticized the government's response to protests and called for the release of detained demonstrators.