Protesters extend 'Dark Indonesia' rally against Prabowo's policies
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Indonesia’s student protests continue in Jakarta, testing Prabowo’s leadership
The "Dark Indonesia” rally saw thousands of students march in central Jakarta to protest budget cuts. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Students stage ‘Dark Indonesia’ protests as Prabowo Subianto’s spending cuts hit education
Thousands of students took to the streets in cities across the country this week, decrying what they call Indonesia Gelap or “Dark Indonesia” and marking the first concerted resistance to the policies of Prabowo Subianto since the former general became president four months ago.
Students protest against president's spending cuts in Indonesia
Hundreds of students and activists rallied in major Indonesian cities on Friday (February 21), staging 'Dark Indonesia' protests, opposing President Prabowo Subianto's policies including the $19 billion of spending cuts that they say undermine their support systems.
Thousands protest against budget cuts in Indonesia
Thousands of Indonesians rallied nationwide Friday to protest budget cuts by President Prabowo Subianto's government aimed at funding a free-meal programme and other big-ticket campaign pledges. Analysts have said the cuts were likely to shift funds to programmes like the $4.
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