A police vehicle ran over and killed a motorcycle taxi delivery driver, sparking violent protests across Indonesian streets. The president issued an apology and appealed for calm while demonstrations continued. Public anger is fueled by demands for accountability and concerns about police conduct, economic precarity among gig-economy drivers, and rapid mobilization through digital platforms. Human rights organizations and civic groups are calling for transparent investigations and systemic reforms. The government faces pressure to balance immediate public order measures with credible accountability mechanisms to address underlying grievances and prevent further unrest.
Violence spreads after police vehicle kills delivery driver on motorcycle. Violence has broken out on the streets of Indonesia after a motorcycle taxi driver was run over and killed by police. The president has apologised and appealed for calm, but protests continue. What's driving the anger, and how will the government respond? Presenter: Adrian Finighan Guests: Abigail Limuria Cofounder of What Is Up Indonesia?, a digital media platform that unpacks Indonesian sociopolitics
The president has apologised and appealed for calm, but protests continue. What's driving the anger, and how will the government respond? Presenter: Adrian Finighan Guests: Abigail Limuria Cofounder of What Is Up Indonesia?, a digital media platform that unpacks Indonesian sociopolitics Vedi Hadiz Professor of Asian studies at the University of Melbourne Wirya Adiwena Deputy director of Amnesty International Indonesia
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