Afghanistan, Aug. 26 -- Thousands protested in Jakarta and other cities against lawmakers' high salaries, clashing with police. Demonstrators demanded wage cuts, condemning corruption, inequality, and elite privileges fueling public anger.
Thousands of Indonesians, including students, workers, and civil society activists, staged mass protests in Jakarta and several other cities on Monday against what they called the "excessive privileges of parliamentarians." Police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse the demonstrators.
Reports said hundreds of protesters attempted to storm the parliament building in Jakarta but were pushed back by riot police. Tensions escalated as some demonstrators hurled stones and lit fireworks against securi...