DistantNews
Support us

Indonesia Student Protests

Past coverageCulture & Society

One story, 0 countries, 2 papers

This topic isn't active right now. Last covered Jun 13, 2026. See today's headlines.

Student protests demanding policy reforms are spreading across Indonesia, including in Central Java. In Jakarta, the government denies claims that CCTV cameras were disabled during a protest, citing third-party platform issues instead. The protests have disrupted Transjakarta services, leading to the closure of a bus stop.

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Indonesia/Indonesian

Jakarta Denies CCTV Cameras Disabled During Student Protest

The Jakarta Provincial Government has refuted claims that surveillance cameras in the Hotel Indonesia (HI) Roundabout area ceased functioning during a recent student protest. Cyril Raoul Hakim, spokesperson for the Jakarta Governor, confirmed on Friday, June 12, 2026, that the ten government-owned CCTV cameras in the vicinity remained operational. Hakim acknowledged that technical issues could potโ€ฆ