Protests that took place across several regions of Indonesia on Tuesday, Nov 10, turned violent in Yogyakarta, with demonstrators raising concerns over low minimum wages, the rising cost of living, the government's economic policies, and its handling of wildfires that caused heavy smoke and pollution in the region, causing problems for the residents.
Earlier on Tue, hundreds gathered near the governor's office in Yogyakarta following the National Heroes Day commemorations, demanding higher minimum wages and addressing other public concerns. Governor Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono X met the demonstrators and listened to their demands. However, a separate gathering near the regional legislative council building later turned violent.
According to the police, several firecrackers, stones and Molotov cocktails were hurled towards the legislative building. Authorities said they recovered six Molotov cocktails and 12 firecrackers as evidence. Police responded by deploying tactical vehicles, tear gas and water cannons to disperse the crowd. At least 154 people were detained in connection with the unrest, according to Yogyakarta police.
Similar demonstrations were also reported in other parts of the country, including Surabaya, where protesters raised concerns over similar issues like wages, inflation and wildfires.
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Gibran Offers to Resign Amid Questions Over Eligibility
The protests also come amid political uncertainty surrounding Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, who reportedly offered to resign during a meeting with President Prabowo Subianto on Tue.
The development comes as lawmakers consider launching an inquiry into Gibran's eligibility to contest the 2024 vice-presidential election, particularly over the educational documents he submitted to meet the required qualifications.
The controversy intensified after Indonesia's Supreme Court invalidated the education-equivalency certificate that Gibran had submitted as part of his election eligibility documents. Questions have been raised over whether his overseas education and the documents provided were sufficient to meet the country's educational requirements for the office.
Gibran played a significant role in Prabowo's 2024 election campaign as his running mate, helping the presidential ticket secure a sweeping victory.
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Following the meeting, Gibran told reporters that President Prabowo had advised him to fight and prove the validity of his educational credentials through legal channels. However, he did not publicly comment on his reported offer to resign.
It remains unclear whether Prabowo has accepted the resignation offer or whether Gibran has formally submitted one.
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