Indonesia: 1,240 Arrested After a Week of Protests and Riots

Indonesian authorities reported that 1,240 individuals were arrested in Jakarta over the past week amid citizen protests against lawmakers’ salary increase, which escalated into riots with a significant toll. ‘The situation has been tense as protesters clashed with police forces,’ stated a police spokesperson. The protests, driven by public outrage over the pay raise for lawmakers, have caused widespread chaos and violence in the capital city. The escalating unrest has led to a death toll of at least four people and left dozens injured.