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Civil unrest and demonstrations in Indonesia

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2026-10-29 19:17 UTC → 2026-10-30 14:13 UTC · added ~~removed~~

In late October 2026, demonstrations across Indonesia led to instances of violence and police detentions. In Bandung on October 20, protests marking two years of the Prabowo Subianto-Gibran Rakabuming Raka administration escalated into violence. Unidentified groups targeted police vehicles with stones, firecrackers, and Molotov cocktails, resulting in injuries to between 11 and 16 police officers. Injuries reported by Polrestabes Bandung included lacerations and dislocations. Vandalism was also reported, including the destruction of a ‘Free Nutritious Meal’ ~~vehicle.~~ vehicle and graffiti on public facilities. Bandung Mayor Muhammad Farhan announced a two-day period of heightened vigilance following the incidents, while authorities investigated whether the attackers were part of organized protest groups. In Jakarta, mass actions held during the Youth Pledge momentum led to the detention of several individuals near Bundaran HI. On October 29, police released 19 detainees, consisting of 18 adults and one ~~minor. Authorities stated~~ minor, from the ~~individuals were held after being found with items such as firecrackers, sharp weapons,~~ Polda Metro Jaya headquarters. The release was accompanied by the Advocacy Team for Democracy (TAUD) and ~~paint cans suspected~~ the Jakarta Legal Aid Institute (LBHJ). Advocacy groups have since raised allegations of ~~being intended for vandalism.~~ unauthorized searches conducted without warrants and potential violence against protesters during security operations.

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