Indonesia: President calls protests 'treason and terrorism' DW 08/31/2025
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President Prabowo Subianto criticized ongoing protests over social inequality and economic conditions, saying some demonstrators' actions approached criminality. He affirmed that rights to peaceful assembly should be respected and protected. He said there are signs of actions outside the law, even leaning toward treason and terrorism. Major cities across Indonesia have been rocked by sustained demonstrations. The protests intensified after motorcycle taxi driver Affan Kurniawan was run over by a police vehicle during a demonstration against financial perks for lawmakers. The incident elevated tensions and prompted broader public outcry over inequality and policing.
The rights to peaceful assembly should be respected and protected,
But we cannot deny that there are signs of actions outside the law, even against the law, even leaning toward treason and terrorism.
treason and terrorism.
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