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Indonesian police management of August 2026 protests

Overview

Following public demonstrations on August 27, 2026, civil society groups and researchers have offered varying assessments of the Indonesian National Police (Polri) performance.

Some experts and researchers noted that the police successfully maintained democratic space by distinguishing between legitimate public aspirations and disruptive elements. Observers characterized the police as a “spearhead of democracy” for ensuring safe expression, though they suggested improvements in early detection of riot-prone groups and the use of strategic withdrawal to avoid escalation.

The SETARA Institute also expressed appreciation, noting that the handling of these protests was relatively better than similar events in August 2025 which resulted in casualties. However, the Institute urged the police to remain professional and proportional, specifically calling for investigations into whether certain organizations are organized to use “street mechanisms” or violence to obstruct demonstrators.

Entities

Indonesian National Police · Faisal Lohy · SETARA Institute · Hendardi · Civil Society Coalition

Timeline

  1. 8 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    SETARA Institute praises Indonesian Police for managing protests

    SETARA Institute Chairman Hendardi praised the Indonesian National Police for managing recent protests but urged strict action against mass organizations involved in violence or intimidation.

  2. 10 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Indonesian National Police praised for managing August 27 protests

    The Civil Society Coalition praised the Indonesian National Police for maintaining peace during August 27 demonstrations, while calling for better early detection of disruptive groups.

Sources

antaranews.com · daerah.sindonews.com · jpnn.com · nasional.sindonews.com · rri.co.id