This much tear gas? Can't the police protect the protesters and bystanders? Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia August 26, 2024 #brutalpolice #polisibrutal #Indonesia

The demonstration at Semarang City Hall is getting chaotic. The masses ran for cover and entered the Paragon Mall. Tear gas was seen coming out, the police took repressive action. 📍Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia August 26, 2024

Victims of a demonstration hit by tear gas in Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia include children. August 26, 2024 #Indonesia

Gomu gomu no... 🤣🤣 Luffy One Piece #Indonesia Wibu Indonesia

The most epic moment during the demonstration at Malang City Hall #Indonesia Wibu Indonesia Lufy One Piece

Why do you like using violence for anything?🙄 X : @NarasiNewsroom Indonesia #Indonesia

Lawyers from the Legal Aid Institute (LBH) BANDA ACEH, Indonesia, were arrested during a demonstration at the Aceh Regional People's Representative Council office. #Indonesia

Majene DPRD Office, West Sulawesi, Indonesia is controlled by College Students #Indonesia

REPRESSIVE ACTIONS BY OFFICERS AGAINST STUDENTS IN BANJARMASIN, SOUTH KALIMANTAN, INDONESIA #Indonesia

A College student in Pekanbaru, Riau, Indonesia was sprayed while giving a speech; where is the freedom of speech? democracy emergency #Indonesia #demonstration

Banjarmasin, Indonesia tonight. Those who came forward were immediately beaten by the authorities.

1,000 ITB students will storm the state palace today, August 23, 2024. (( Reject Mulyono's (Jokowi) Trickery Regional Head Election )) #peringatandarurat Indonesia #KawalPutusanMK #TolakPilkadaAkal2an #TolakPolitikDinasti #Mulyono

Location in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia, there was an act of violence by the Indonesian police against students who were demonstrating to reject the government's decision. #Indonesia

Thousands of Indonesians Attempt to Storm Parliament to Protest Changes to Election Law JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesian police fired tear gas and water cannon to disperse thousands of protesters who attempted to storm parliament on Thursday after they tore down a section of fence and threw stones at police. The unrest forced the legislature to delay a vote on controversial changes to election laws that could further enhance the political influence of outgoing President Joko Widodo. Protesters occupied roads in front of the parliament building. Some held banners and signs, while others started a fire and burned tires. The Constitutional Court on Tuesday dismissed a challenge to an age limit that prevents people under 30 from running for regional governorships, which would prevent Widodo's youngest son, Kaesang Pangarep, 29, from running in a regional contest in Central Java. The court also made it easier for political parties to nominate candidates by cutting back a requirement that they hold 20% of a local legislature. Parliament on Wednesday passed an emergency motion to change the minimum age to serve as governor to 30 at the time of inauguration and further ease nomination requirements, and planned to ratify the vote in a plenary session on Thursday. The moves triggered widespread condemnation on social media and raised concerns about a potential constitutional crisis. The legislature was forced to delay passing the law after failing to achieve a quorum. Widodo's eldest son, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, is the incoming vice president after the same court created an exception to the age limit for the post for former regional leaders. The decision was made while Widodo's brother-in-law, Anwar Usman, was serving as chief justice. Usman was criticized for participating in a case involving a close relative and later dismissed. Activists, students, workers and Indonesian celebrities and musicians also joined the protest on Thursday, voicing concerns about democracy in Indonesia. Protests were also reported in other big cities, including Bandung, Yogyakarta, Surabaya and Makassar. In Yogyakarta, at least 1,000 protesters rallied in front of Yogyakarta’s parliament building, the state palace and the city's ceremonial center. Their demands included voting down the regional election bill, respecting the Constitutional Court's ruling and rejecting political dynasties. The simultaneous protests in major cities showed anger at parliament’s efforts to overrule the Constitutional Court decision to allow more candidates to compete in the regional elections, said Yoes Kenawas, a political analyst at Atma Jaya Catholic University. "They also opposed the dynastic politics carried out by President Jokowi,” Kenawas said. Source : TIME 🕐 #Indonesia

Call for middle class workers in Jakarta Indonesia to join the voice of true democracy. “it’s time for you to freaking move”

They’re not rioters, they’re civilians who demand and also have the rights to ask for the best things for their country. Indonesia #Indonesia

Latest update One protester who was detained at the West Jakarta Police Department was asked for a ransom of 3 million rupiah by security forces. Crazy! @YLBHI Indonesia #Indonesia

Indonesian protesters gather outside parliament to protest election law change | AFP

Protests erupt in Java, Indonesia over election law changes

Jokowi could indeed overtake Soeharto in building a dynasty. But it could also ignite public anger and disgust more quickly, especially if the economy continues to deteriorate and social assistance runs out. Indonesia Today #indonesia