Surabaya Protest Arrests
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A protest in Surabaya, Indonesia, resulted in the arrest of 24 demonstrators, including a female activist, following police intervention. KontraS reported on the arrests amid the protest chaos. Separately, Indonesia is evaluating finances for a high-speed rail line to Surabaya.
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