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September 5, 2025

Indonesian Officer Fired over Killing of Delivery Driver as Anti-Government Protests Spread
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In Indonesia, authorities fired a police officer in connection with the
death of a food delivery driver killed in Jakarta during an
anti-government protest. The protests, led by students, workers and
human rights groups, have been spreading across Indonesia since last
week, drawing attention to lavish spending by politicians and police
violence. On Wednesday, hundreds of Indonesian women wielding brooms
joined protesters who marched on the parliament in Jakarta.

Endri Yani: "Women are at the heart of the struggle, but our voices are
often not heard. One thing that should be considered is the
participation of women, how the state has an obligation to value,
respect, fulfill and promote human rights and women's rights, but the
state neglects to do so."

We'll have more on this story later in the broadcast.


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