Jakarta, Sept. 2 -- Indonesia's Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Brian Yuliarto has emphasized that student demonstrations should be seen as peaceful movements to monitor the government, stressing that "anarchy is not in students' DNA."

"Student demonstrations are a peaceful movement to monitor the government's work. Anarchy is not in their DNA. Therefore, the academic realm must be protected from repressive actions and infiltration by outside parties," he said in a statement on Tuesday.

Yuliarto underlined his ministry's commitment to safeguarding universities as safe academic spaces. He said campuses must remain free from repressive measures, with dialogue and persuasive approaches prioritized.

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