Indonesia is witnessing its most violent protests in years, sparked by public outrage over generous housing allowances granted to lawmakers. What began as peaceful student and labour-led demonstrations in Jakarta quickly escalated into nationwide unrest, resulting in deaths, looting, and arson. The death of a young protester further fuelled tensions, forcing President Prabowo Subianto to roll back benefits and unleash a heavy crackdown. This report tracks the explosive chain of events shaking the archipelago.
