Michael Sheeles McCamyBBC News
After the death of the driver who was hit by a police vehicle, there have been large -scale protests between the police and the protesters with clashes.
According to the state news agency Antara, three people were killed and five others were injured when a fire broke out in the regional parliament in South Sulawesi’s Maksar, while tear gas was removed in the crowd in the major cities of Jakarta and Surbaya.
On Thursday, unrest was triggered by the death of 21 -year -old Afan Kurniawan, who was participating in anti -government protests.
Protests are seen as an important test President Prabovo SubientoWith frustrations on housing allowances for politicians and cost-live issues.
Affan Kurniawan was cremated on Friday, in which his former colleagues were with him with his last resting place.
He was involved by Jakarta police chief Asep Eddie Suhiry, as well as politicians Raike Diha Pitalaoka and former Governor Anees Basey of Jakarta, who expected that the matter would be thoroughly investigated, but the delivery riders would be called to prevent their opposition to maintain stability.
The police chief also apologized.
As it was happening, the protesters gathered outside the police headquarters to demand justice for their death.
An apology has also been issued by President Prabovo Sabiento for the family of Shri Kurniawan, who said “he was shocked and disappointed” with the excessive functions of the authorities.
Governor of Jakarta, Pramano Anang also visited Shri Kurniawan’s family, expressed condolences and offered financial assistance to arrange the funeral.
Getty imagesOn Friday, seven members of the Mobile Brigade Corps (Satabrimob) were found “to violate the police professional code”.
As the days passed, the tension increased, the protesters tried to block a police convoy and throw rocks on vehicles.
The crowd continued to grow after the students of the local Pertamina University arrived.
Earlier, the protesters had placed a banner on a nearby pedestrian bridge, who used to read “arresting drawn officers”.
In Quittang, a region in Central Jakarta, protesters increased tension as marching on the road in front of the Indonesian National Police Headquarters in Quittang, Central Jakarta. Earlier, they were blocked by Marine and Army Squad.
Police fired tear gas at protesters from inside the station, protesters tried to block a police convoy and throw rocks on vehicles.
Despite heavy rains, some protesters threw Molotov cocktails and crackers towards the police premises, BBC fellow Indonesia, Compass.
When Jakarta, Surkarta, Bandung and Madan were seen protesting outside Jakarta outside Jakarta.
In Makasar, the city -made bodies were set on fire in the offices of the law -making bodies, killing three people who were unable to escape, the Antara described the local emergency services.
The state news agency reported that dozens of vehicles were also decided.
Drone footage of the funeral of Mr. Kurniawan turned thousands of riders in support, some on foot and others on their vehicles – many wore clothes with specific green color of their employer Gojch, a multi -purpose app that includes ride -weeding services.
EPAAfter the death of Mr. Kurniawan, Gojch issued a statement stating: “Behind every green jacket, there is a family, prayer and conflict.
“Afan Kurniawan was part of that journey, and his departure leaves a deep sorrow for all of us.”
The company said that it would provide assistance to the family of Shri Kurniawan.
While protests – which have taken place over this week – is about a broad set of issues, one of the main complaints is about a new monthly allowance for MPs.
They are ready to receive 50 million rupees ($ 3,030; £ 2,250), which is about 10 times the minimum wage in Jakarta, Indonesia’s capital and its largest city.
The protesters are also demanding high wages, low taxes and anti -corruption measures.
