How Protests, Tear Gas and Looting Roiled Indonesia

Deep-rooted resentment between the haves and have-nots set off a wave of antigovernment protests that have turned violent.

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3 Killed as Protests in Indonesia Spread Beyond Jakarta

The student-led demonstrations are against President Prabowo Subianto’s economic policies and fatal police brutality.

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Students Call for More Protests in Indonesia After Deadly Clash With Police

Rising unemployment and inflation have driven the protests in Jakarta, the capital. The police responded with force on Thursday, killing a 21-year-old man.

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Before Trump, Indonesia Had Another Trade Headache: China

Long before President Trump wielded tariffs as a weapon to punish Indonesia, the country was fighting back a flood of cheap Chinese goods.

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Can Indonesia Afford Prabowo’s Free School Lunch Program?

Indonesia’s president promised free meals for every student in the country. But unemployment is rising, and some analysts say he’s making matters worse.

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