Massive Protests Leave 6 Dead and 20 Missing in Indonesia, Forcing Congressmen’s Salary Increase to be Cancelled

Protests in Indonesia against economic increases for lawmakers have resulted in at least six dead and 20 missing individuals, according to the Commission for the Disappeared and Victims of Violence (KontraS). The organization reported that the violent protests were triggered by the excessive subsidies granted to legislators, leading to a wave of public anger. The protests have escalated into a widespread social crisis with fatal consequences and significant property damage across the country.