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Police attack Indonesian student protesters, arresting at least 21

Al Jazeera Tuesday 18 August 2026, 18:17 UTC 1 min read
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Police attack Indonesian student protesters, arresting at least 21 as clashes erupt NewsFeed Police attack Indonesian student protesters, arresting at least 21 Hundreds of university students in Indonesia took to the streets of Jakarta on Tuesday to protest Indonesia’s government policies. The protests came a day after the country marked its 81st Independence Day. Published On 18 Aug 2026

Police attack Indonesian student protesters, arresting at least 21 as clashes erupt NewsFeed Police attack Indonesian student protesters, arresting at least 21 Hundreds of university students in Indonesia took to the streets of Jakarta on Tuesday to protest Indonesia’s government policies. The protests came a day after the country marked its 81st Independence Day. Published On 18 Aug 2026
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