Explainer: What’s Behind the Recent Protests in Indonesia?

Protests have erupted in various parts of Indonesia since August 25, resulting in some of the worst violence the country has seen in years. These demonstrations are proving to be a significant test for Prabowo Subianto, who has been in office for 10 months. The unrest has been fueled by a variety of issues, including the demand for increased pay for parliamentarians and concerns over rising prices. The situation has escalated to the extent that armored military vehicles have been deployed in public areas to maintain order.