Hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets in Jakarta and multiple other cities to challenge the national government's current direction. The rallies targeted President Prabowo Subianto over his administration's response to ongoing forest blazes and escalating everyday expenses. Protesters specifically argued that the state's broader spending priorities fail to address urgent domestic crises. The collective mobilization reflects heightened scrutiny from civil society groups regarding both environmental management and public resource allocation.
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Indonesian students demand action on wildfires and rising costs
Hundreds of Indonesian students and civil society groups protested in the capital, Jakarta, and other cities against President Prabowo Subianto’s policies, including the handling of ongoing forest fires and government spending priorities.
Published On 28 Oct 2026
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