Indonesian students protest against government spending and fuel price hikes
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Indonesian students
Jakarta, Indonesia
June 12, 2026
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Hundreds of students rallied in Jakarta to protest President Prabowo Subianto's government policies. Demands include stopping the free-meals program and reversing fuel price hikes.
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