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Indonesia deploys hundreds of police for Oct 28 protests

By Drooid · Oct 28, 2026, 12:00 UTC · How we work

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Indonesia deploys hundreds of security personnel across Jakarta ahead of student protests on Oct 28, 2026.
University of Indonesia students will protest at several Jakarta sites, criticizing President Prabowo Subianto’s policies.
Protesters demand the government declare Sumatra and Borneo wildfires a national disaster and stop funding the free-meals scheme.
Demonstrations use the hashtag #IndonesiaAware while security forces stay positioned throughout Jakarta despite unclear participant numbers.

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Indonesia deploys hundreds of security personnel across Jakarta ahead of student protests on Oct 28, 2026.
University of Indonesia students will protest at several Jakarta sites, criticizing President Prabowo Subianto’s policies.
Protesters demand the government declare Sumatra and Borneo wildfires a national disaster and stop funding the free-meals scheme.
Demonstrations use the hashtag #IndonesiaAware while security forces stay positioned throughout Jakarta despite unclear participant numbers.