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.
Academics condemn alleged repressive actions against Surabaya protesters
- 64 Indonesian academics and intellectuals have voiced support for student protesters facing alleged repressive actions. - The statement comes after incidents of violence, forced dispersal, and mass arrests during student demonstrations in Surabaya. - The academics emphasized the historical role of students as agents of change and hope for addressing crucial national issues.
Indonesia to benchmark Whoosh finances before extending line to Surabaya
- Indonesia's Ministry of Transportation will use the financial restructuring of the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Rail (Whoosh) as a key benchmark before deciding to extend the line to Surabaya and Bany…
KontraS: 24 arrested in Surabaya protest after police intervention
- A protest in Surabaya, Indonesia, turned violent, resulting in the arrest of 24 demonstrators, including a female activist. - KontraS Surabaya reported that police used water cannons and tear gas to…
KontraS: Police arrested 24 demonstrators in Surabaya amid protest chaos
- KontraS reported that 24 demonstrators were arrested during a protest in Surabaya, Indonesia, including a female activist. - The protest, initially peaceful, turned chaotic when police used water ca…