31.08.2025 17:41
Protests against parliamentary salaries in Indonesia have turned the country into a battleground, with reports of some lawmakers' homes being looted. Due to the ongoing situation, it has been announced that Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has decided not to travel to China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit, which President Erdoğan is also attending.
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Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto decided to postpone his visit to China due to protests that began after the death of a motorcyclist who was hit by a police vehicle during demonstrations against parliamentary salaries.
HE WILL STAY IN THE COUNTRY TO FOLLOW THE PROTESTS
According to a report by Antara News, Indonesian Presidential Spokesman Prasetyo Hadi stated that Subianto preferred to stay in Indonesia to closely monitor the protests across the country and therefore canceled his planned visit to China on September 3. The statement emphasized that apologies were conveyed for not being able to attend the invitation from the Chinese government, and it was highlighted that Subianto wanted to closely follow and manage the events.
PROTESTS IN INDONESIA CONTINUE
Meanwhile, protests in the country are ongoing. According to local media reports, demonstrators looted the homes of some parliament members. The embassies of the USA, Japan, Australia, and Singapore in Jakarta have warned their citizens to stay away from crowds and protest areas in Indonesia. Some countries have issued travel warnings for Indonesia.
PROTESTS IN INDONESIA
On August 28, law enforcement intervened in a demonstration against parliamentary salaries near the National Parliament building in Jakarta, Indonesia's capital. During this time, a motorcycle, which was believed to be passing close to the protest site, was crushed by a police vehicle, and the motorcyclist, 21-year-old Affan Kurniawan, died in the hospital to which he was taken. The protests intensified following Affan's death.
Indonesian President Subianto stated that he condemned the "excessive actions" of the police officers on duty at the scene, saying, "If it is determined that there were violations of the applicable rules and inappropriate behavior, we will apply the strictest penalties in accordance with the law." Following the incident, 7 police officers were detained as part of the investigation launched. The protests spread to cities including the capital Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Bandung, Semarang, Surabaya, and Medan.
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