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Fatal Protests Erupt in Jakarta Amid Economic Turmoil

9/1/2025

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Indonesian police set up checkpoints in Jakarta due to protests over economic hardship, resulting in six fatalities.
Initially peaceful demonstrations turned violent after police incident involving a delivery driver.
Protests expanded to major cities, leading President Prabowo Subianto to retract financial measures for lawmakers.
Authorities threatened strict action against rioters; TikTok suspended its live feature in Indonesia.

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Story summary

Indonesian police set up checkpoints in Jakarta due to protests over economic hardship, resulting in six fatalities.
Initially peaceful demonstrations turned violent after police incident involving a delivery driver.
Protests expanded to major cities, leading President Prabowo Subianto to retract financial measures for lawmakers.
Authorities threatened strict action against rioters; TikTok suspended its live feature in Indonesia.