What's behind widespread unrest in Indonesia? | Inside Story

Violence on the streets of Indonesia—after a motorcycle taxi driver is run over and killed by police. The president has apologised and appealed for calm, but protests continue. What's driving the anger—and how will the government respond?

Presenter: Adrian Finighan
Guests:
Abigail Limuria -- Co-founder of What Is Up Indonesia?, a digital media platform that unpacks Indonesian sociopolitics
Vedi Hadiz -- Professor of Asian Studies at the University of Melbourne
Wirya Adiwena -- Deputy Director of Amnesty International Indonesia

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Post from Al Jazeera on August 30, 2025

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