Published on, Aug. 30 -- August 30, 2025 5:58 PM

A fire sparked by protesters at a council building in Makassar, Indonesia, has claimed the lives of at least three people. The fire occurred amid nationwide protests triggered by the death of a motorcycle taxi driver, who was struck by a police vehicle during a rally against low wages and lawmakers' financial perks. The protests, which erupted across major cities including Jakarta, turned violent, with demonstrators targeting government buildings.

In Makassar, protests outside the provincial and city council buildings escalated into chaos. Protesters set both buildings on fire, throwing rocks and Molotov cocktails. Three people, including two city council workers and a civil servant, were...