‘Most deadly 100 days’: Indonesia’s Prabowo faces major student protests against costly policies
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is facing nationwide student protests just four months into his presidency, driven by concerns over his expensive programs, cabinet selections, and austerity measures. These protests, known as "Indonesia Gelap" (Dark Indonesia), have already occurred in multiple cities and are expected to culminate in a major demonstration in front of the presidential palace in Jakarta on Thursday.
The students are not only protesting specific policies but also calling for broader civil disobedience, urging people to skip work and join the demonstration. While a political researcher at CSIS Indonesia acknowledged the protests highlight potential missteps and a "mediocre cabinet," they expressed doubt that the movement would significantly destabilize national politics. The protests reflect growing public scrutiny of Prabowo's administration and its direction.
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Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is facing nationwide student protests just four months into his presidency, driven by concerns over his expensive programs, cabinet selections, and austerity measures. These protests, known as "Indonesia Gelap" (Dark Indonesia), have already occurred in multiple cities and are expected to culminate in a major demonstration in front of the presidential palace in Jakarta on Thursday.
The students are not only protesting specific policies but also calling for broader civil disobedience, urging people to skip work and join the demonstration. While a political researcher at CSIS Indonesia acknowledged the protests highlight potential missteps and a "mediocre cabinet," they expressed doubt that the movement would significantly destabilize national politics. The protests reflect growing public scrutiny of Prabowo's administration and its direction.
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