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Indonesian Troops Deployed to Student Protest; Jakarta Denies CCTV Tampering Claims

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Indonesian troops were deployed to secure a student protest in Jakarta following a police request.
  • Jakarta officials denied claims that CCTV cameras in the HI Roundabout area were disabled during the protest.
  • The article also includes a prediction for the 2026 World Cup match between Germany and Curacao.

Indonesian authorities have explained the presence of military personnel at a student-led protest in Jakarta. The Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) stated its troops were deployed on Friday, June 12, 2026, to assist police in securing the "Towards Indonesia's Bankruptcy" rally. Brig. Gen. Muhammad Nas, head of the TNI Information Center, confirmed the military's involvement followed established security coordination procedures.

Separately, the Jakarta Provincial Government addressed reports that CCTV cameras near the Hotel Indonesia Roundabout were non-operational during the demonstration. Governor's spokesperson Cyril Raoul Hakim denied these claims, asserting that all 10 government-operated cameras in the vicinity functioned normally. He suggested that any public inaccessibility might have been due to temporary technical issues.

The military's involvement was carried out under established security coordination procedures.

— Brig. Gen. Muhammad NasHead of the TNI Information Center, explaining the deployment of troops to the protest.

The compilation of top news also featured a prediction for the 2026 World Cup, pitting Germany against Curacao. FIFA has categorized this match as a "David versus Goliath" encounter, highlighting Germany's historical dominance and 10th world ranking against Curacao's debut appearance and 82nd ranking. The match is scheduled for Monday, June 15, 2026, in Houston.

all 10 government-operated cameras in the area were functioning normally.

— Cyril Raoul HakimJakarta Governor's spokesperson, denying claims of disabled CCTV cameras during the protest.
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