Student protests have erupted in Jakarta

'Dark Indonesia' protests against Prabowo's cutbacks enter fifth day
The week-long protest is driven by popular discontent with President Prabowo Subianto's drastic and inconsistent budget austerity measures.
Student protests have erupted in Jakarta as Indonesia's government cut budgets
Students in several Indonesian cities have taken to the streets to protest after Prabowo's government slashed budgets for civil servants and introduced policies that they deemed "not pro-people".
Students lead 'Dark Indonesia' protests against budget cuts
Thousands of students staged 'Dark Indonesia' protests in cities across the country on Thursday against budget cuts and other policies of President Prabowo Subianto, fearing they will undermine social support systems and their futures.
Indonesia’s student protests continue in Jakarta, testing Prabowo’s leadership
The "Dark Indonesia” rally saw thousands of students march in central Jakarta to protest budget cuts. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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