Jakarta protests and mass arrests
Jakarta experienced widespread protests over Thursday and Friday, accompanied by riots that led to the detention of more than 322 people, including 160 minors. The protests escalated as demonstrators demanded the enactment of a law aimed at confiscating the assets of corrupt officials. Tensions intensified after protests organized near the parliament called for harsher punishments for corrupt individuals, including calls for the death penalty. The protests resulted in clashes and the destruction of security facilities, prompting police to use tear gas and water cannons. Additionally, train routes in Jakarta were altered and transportation was delayed. A total of 18,500 security personnel were deployed to control the situation.
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