Indonesian Students Protest President Prabowo's Government in Bandung and Other Cities

Coordinated student protests against President Prabowo Subianto's government took place across Bandung, West Java, Indonesia, on June 15, 2026. Students from numerous universities and organizations gathered at key locations, including the West Java Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) and the Bank Indonesia office.

Action flyers distributed by Bandung Bergerak indicated that student executive bodies from several campuses, such as Widyatama University and Pasundan University, organized demonstrations. Themes like 'Sick Indonesia' and 'Bankrupt Indonesia' were prominent. The National Student Executive Board Alliance and student councils from UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung also participated in protests at the Regional House of Representatives.

These actions in Bandung are part of a broader wave of protests, dubbed 'Reformasi 2 demonstrations,' occurring nationwide. In Jakarta, student groups from Bung Karno University and Paramadina University planned actions at the Presidential Palace. Central Java saw protests organized by the Islamic Students Association (HMI) in Semarang, calling for the overthrow of the Prabowo-Gibran administration.

Student organizations on islands outside Java also joined the movement. The Student Executive Board of the University of North Sumatra outlined six key demands, addressing issues such as rising energy and fuel prices, the national economy, security regulations, the MBG program evaluation, the education budget, and environmental and agrarian concerns. These widespread demonstrations highlight significant public discontent with the current government.