Protests Erupt in Indonesia Following Fatal Clash with Police

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has issued a plea for calm as authorities work to manage the growing public outrage that has sparked protests throughout the country for three consecutive days. The demonstrations have not only shaken investor confidence but have also caused a decline in the nation’s currency and stock market. The protests on Friday were a direct result of the death of a motorcycle taxi driver who was hit by a police vehicle during confrontations the previous evening. This latest unrest is part of a series of demonstrations that have been ongoing since the beginning of Prabowo’s presidency.