Regional parliament torched as protests spread in Indonesia, at least three killed in Makassar

Protests have erupted across Indonesia, fueled by anger over parliamentary benefits amid rising unemployment and economic struggles. In Makassar, the regional parliament building was torched during violent clashes with police, leaving at least three people dead. Another casualty was reported in a separate incident involving a taxi driver.

Al Jazeera’s Jessica Washington reports from Jakarta.

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