UNCOVERED: 6 | History Defined

What’s behind the rioting in Indonesia? And will the much-loathed political elite back down?

For many Indonesians, the violent riots currently wracking Jakarta and other cities across the archipelago are eerily reminiscent of the riots of 1998 that accompanied the fall of former dictator Soeharto and his New Order regime after three decades in power.

The Conversation · Sep 3, 2025

Some 400 Indonesian school children fall ill after eating free school meals

Indonesia President Prabowo’s free meals programme hit by more mass illness as protests against government rock country.

Al Jazeera · Sep 3, 2025

#Corruption: Filipinos Praise Indonesia for Revolting Against the Government — 'If They Can, We Can Too'

Filipinos are praising Indonesians as they bravely revolt against their corrupt government. Philippine residents are encouraging their fellowmen on social media to do the same.

International Business Times UK · Sep 2, 2025

Twenty missing in Indonesia protests, rights group says

Mass protests first erupted last week, prompted by anger over the perks and benefits given to lawmakers, including a controversial housing allowance

The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2025

20 People Missing After Deadly Indonesia Protests

At least 20 people were missing after violent protests sparked in Indonesia by lavish perks for lawmakers that have come to include anger against police, a rights group said Tuesday.

International Business Times · Sep 2, 2025

Indonesia protests explained: why did they start and how has the government responded?

Anger at perks for politicians spilled over into wider protests after the death of a 21-year-old delivery driver in Jakarta

The Guardian - AU · Sep 2, 2025

Indonesia Capital On Edge As Army Appears After Deadly Protests

As soldiers crisscrossed the Indonesian capital Jakarta on Monday in a highly unusual scene ahead of more protests over lavish perks for lawmakers, many residents were staying clear.

International Business Times · Sep 1, 2025

Fiery protests are sweeping Indonesia. Here’s what to know

At least six people have died and 469 are injured

The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2025

Indonesia president scraps controversial MPs’ perks after protest death toll rises to six

Student groups call off protests for Monday as security measures tightened across capital

The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2025

Indonesia Tightens Security After Deadly Protests

Indonesian authorities ramped up security Monday after six people were killed in unrest over lavish perks for lawmakers that escalated into violent anger against the nation's police force.

International Business Times · Sep 1, 2025