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Indonesian Police Use Tear Gas During Protest Over Motorcycle Driver’s Death

Indonesian police fired tear gas at hundreds of protesters on Friday outside the Jakarta headquarters of a paramilitary unit. The death of Affan Kurniawan, a motorcycle taxi driver, sparked the demonstration. A video showing a police t

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Published 29 August 2025, 8:00 · Updated 18:13

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Indonesian Police Use Tear Gas During Protest Over Motorcycle Driver’s Death

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Indonesian police fired tear gas at hundreds of protesters on Friday outside the Jakarta headquarters of a paramilitary unit. The death of Affan Kurniawan, a motorcycle taxi driver, sparked the demonstration.

A video showing a police tactical vehicle running over Kurniawan went viral on social media, drawing widespread criticism of police actions.

President Prabowo Subianto said he has ordered an official investigation into the incident.

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