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Indonesian civil society protests and legal disputes

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2026-08-24 09:32 UTC → 2026-08-26 07:25 UTC · added removed

In early August 2026, youth activists and civil society groups in Indonesia initiated protests focused on legal transparency and corruption. In Jakarta, demonstrators gathered at the East Jakarta District Court to demand an impartial trial in a defamation case involving Roy Suryo and Dr. Tifauzia Tyassuma, alleging potential judicial interference. Simultaneously, in South Kalimantan, protesters called for investigations into coal sector corruption and the enforcement of asset-seizure laws. By late August, tensions escalated as civil society groups raised concerns over the freezing of a Bank Mandiri account belonging to Supriyono, a coordinator for the Aliansi Masyarakat Pati Bersatu. Bersatu (AMPB). The account, containing approximately Rp80.9 million in personal funds and donations intended for protest logistics, was blocked at the request of law enforcement ahead of planned national demonstrations at on August 27, 2026. Bank Mandiri apologized, stating the DPR RI building. Critics suggested action followed legal requests and corporate governance, though it did not specify the freeze was an attempt to silence dissent, while political figures called for underlying criminal investigation or a court order. The Civil Society Coalition criticized the move, arguing that law enforcement requests alone do not justify arbitrary freezes without clear legal standing. Agus Santoso, a former deputy head of the Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK), warned that such incidents could undermine public cooperation trust in the banking system, emphasizing that restrictions must be transparent and accountable to maintain order during prevent the upcoming national protests. perception of unjustified freezes.

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  1. 2026-08-26 07:25 UTC Indonesian civil society protests and legal disputes
  2. 2026-08-24 09:32 UTC Indonesian civil society protests and legal disputes

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