Jakarta Riots Aftermath
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Indonesian police are still calculating the total damages from riots that erupted after a protest on August 27th. Authorities have arrested 322 individuals, naming 45 as suspects and confirming one death. Police have released 141 minors detained during the unrest.
Police Still Calculating Total Damage After August 27th Riots
Authorities in Jakarta are continuing to assess the full extent of damage caused by riots that erupted on the night of Thursday, August 27th. The Jakarta Metropolitan Police (Polda Metro Jaya) stated they are still calculating both the material and immaterial losses incurred by the public and public facilities. According to Kombes Iman Imanuddin, Director of General Criminal Investigation at Polda…
Jakarta Police Release 141 Minors Detained Amid Riots
Jakarta Police have released 141 out of 152 minors apprehended in connection with riots that occurred on Thursday, August 27. The remaining 11 minors are still in custody. Of the 152 minors detained, …
Jakarta riots: Police arrest 322, one dead after protest
Riots erupted in multiple locations across Jakarta on Thursday evening, following a demonstration held in front of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) and House of Representatives (DPR) building …
Indonesian police confirm one death after protest riots
Jakarta Metro Police have confirmed that one individual died following riots that broke out after a demonstration on Thursday, August 27, 2026. The unrest occurred near the DPR/MPR building in Senayan…