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RARE PHOTOS: Indonesia protest blaze kills 3 as anger erupts over driver death | Rare Historical Photos

A car is set on fire during a protest in Yogyakarta following the death of a motorcycle taxi driver who was run over by an armoured Brimob (Mobile Brigade Corps) vehicle the night before (Credit: AFP)

At least three people were killed by a fire started by protesters at a council building in eastern Indonesia's Makassar city, a local official told AFP Saturday, after demonstrations across the country following the death of a motorcycle taxi driver hit by a police vehicle.

The country was rocked by protests across major cities including the capital Jakarta on Friday, after footage spread of a gig motorcycle driver being run over by a police tactical vehicle in earlier rallies over low wages and perceived lavish perks for lawmakers.

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