Thousands of Indonesians Attempt to Storm Parliament to Protest Changes to Election Law
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesian police fired tear gas and water cannon to disperse thousands of protesters who attempted to storm parliament on Thursday after they tore down a section of fence and threw stones at police. The unrest forced the legislature to delay a vote on controversial changes to election laws that could further enhance the political influence of outgoing President Joko Widodo.
Protesters occupied roads in front of the parliament building. Some held banners and signs, while others started a fire and burned tires.
The Constitutional Court on Tuesday dismissed a challenge to an age limit that prevents people under 30 from running for regional governorships, which would prevent Widodo's youngest son, Kaesang Pangarep, 29, from running in a regional contest in Central Java.
The court also made it easier for political parties to nominate candidates by cutting back a requirement that they hold 20% of a local legislature.
Parliament on Wednesday passed an emergency motion to change the minimum age to serve as governor to 30 at the time of inauguration and further ease nomination requirements, and planned to ratify the vote in a plenary session on Thursday.
The moves triggered widespread condemnation on social media and raised concerns about a potential constitutional crisis.
The legislature was forced to delay passing the law after failing to achieve a quorum.
Widodo's eldest son, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, is the incoming vice president after the same court created an exception to the age limit for the post for former regional leaders. The decision was made while Widodo's brother-in-law, Anwar Usman, was serving as chief justice. Usman was criticized for participating in a case involving a close relative and later dismissed.
Activists, students, workers and Indonesian celebrities and musicians also joined the protest on Thursday, voicing concerns about democracy in Indonesia.
Protests were also reported in other big cities, including Bandung, Yogyakarta, Surabaya and Makassar.
In Yogyakarta, at least 1,000 protesters rallied in front of Yogyakarta’s parliament building, the state palace and the city's ceremonial center. Their demands included voting down the regional election bill, respecting the Constitutional Court's ruling and rejecting political dynasties.
The simultaneous protests in major cities showed anger at parliament’s efforts to overrule the Constitutional Court decision to allow more candidates to compete in the regional elections, said Yoes Kenawas, a political analyst at Atma Jaya Catholic University.
"They also opposed the dynastic politics carried out by President Jokowi,” Kenawas said.
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Call for middle class workers in Jakarta Indonesia to join the voice of true democracy. “it’s time for you to freaking move” https://video.nostr.build/f0e9e975604a3121f9f1496f4647ceea008c73d214117be76a4c04ad2a05315a.mp4
They’re not rioters, they’re civilians who demand and also have the rights to ask for the best things for their country.
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Latest update One protester who was detained at the West Jakarta Police Department was asked for a ransom of 3 million rupiah by security forces.
Crazy!
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Indonesian protesters gather outside parliament to protest election law change | AFP
Protests erupt in Java, Indonesia over election law changes
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Jokowi could indeed overtake Soeharto in building a dynasty.
But it could also ignite public anger and disgust more quickly, especially if the economy continues to deteriorate and social assistance runs out.
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The police are starting to overdo it now, there are people being dragged, trampled, beaten by a crowd.
Is this how they protect the people?
The police also dispersed the alleys near the DPR RI Building.
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🚨Ambulance Penuh🚨
Saat ini humanies telah mengerahkan kembali 8 Ambulance, 5 dari sisi Senayan dan 3 dari sisi Palmerah.
15 Ambulance telah dikerahkan, namun masih belum cukup. Tolong jaga diri !
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Stay safe bro, trisakti & police!
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Kondisi di depan Gedung DPR RI memanas, massa mulai membakar ban dan menjebol pagar.
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While thousands protest, the 'prince' of @jokowi's dynasty, @kaesangp
,and his wife casually travel to the USA on a PRIVATE JET, oblivious to the outrage of millions✈️
🌍 Should we count their selfish emissions and the money spent on this lavish trip?🤔 💸
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BENDUNGAN HILIR & PANTAU DEMO 'PERINGATAN DARURAT' KEPUNG DPR RI 22 AGUSTUS 2024
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📍Tugu Pahlawan Surabaya
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Seruan "Indonesia Darurat Demokrasi" dari depan Gedung DPR, Senayan, Jakarta.
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Seruan INDONESIA DARURAT DEMOKRASI dari Yogyakarta.
Massa aksi telah berkumpul di parkiran Abu Bakar Ali 🔥
Saat ini sedang bergerak menuju DPRD DIY
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Suasana parkiran abu bakar ali Jogja siang ini ,terpantau sudah ramai berbagai elemen masyarakat.
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Peringatan
jika rakyat pergi
ketika penguasa pidato
kita harus hati-hati
barangkali mereka putus asa.
kalau rakyat sembunyi
dan berbisik-bisik
ketika membicarakan masalahnya sendiri
penguasa harus waspada dan belajar mendengar.
Bila rakyat tidak berani mengeluh
itu artinya sudah gawat
dan bila omongan penguasa
tidak boleh dibantah
kebenaran pasti terancam.
apabila usul ditolak tanpa ditimbang
suara dibungkam kritik dilarang tanpa alasan
dituduh subversif dan mengganggu keamanan
maka hanya ada satu kata: lawan!
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Mahasiswa UI sudah siap tadi malam
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