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Indonesia's Campus Crackdown Sparks Outrage Amid Authoritarianism

9/3/2025

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On September 2, 2025, Indonesia launched a major operation against educational campuses, targeting alleged "anarchic groups."
The operation faced backlash for its indiscriminate impact on students, faculty, and staff.
Student activists condemned the assault, asserting that campuses should remain safe learning environments.
This event underscores Indonesia's challenges in handling dissent amid increasing authoritarianism, raising concerns for Southeast Asia.

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Story summary

On September 2, 2025, Indonesia launched a major operation against educational campuses, targeting alleged "anarchic groups."
The operation faced backlash for its indiscriminate impact on students, faculty, and staff.
Student activists condemned the assault, asserting that campuses should remain safe learning environments.
This event underscores Indonesia's challenges in handling dissent amid increasing authoritarianism, raising concerns for Southeast Asia.