Jakarta protests: President Prabowo cancels foreign visit; fires, deaths reported across Indonesia
Sunday, 31 August 2025 () President Prabowo Subianto canceled his China visit due to escalating unrest across Indonesia, sparked by protests over lawmaker pay and a fatal traffic incident. Demonstrations intensified, resulting in parliament buildings being torched in several regions and casualties reported in Makassar. The government is now addressing the crisis by summoning social media companies to moderate content and combat disinformation.
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