Hundreds of students gather in major cities in Indonesia, defying fears of a crackdown after weekend riots left eight dead. This is the country’s worst violence in over two decades.
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00:00Hundreds of students gather in major cities in Indonesia, defying fears of a crackdown after weekend riots left eight dead.
00:09This is the country's worst violence in over two decades.
00:12Protests began a week ago over government spending priorities, including perks of lawmakers,
00:18and turned violent after a police vehicle hit and killed a motorcycle taxi driver.
00:23The homes of political members, including the finance minister, were looted and state buildings were ransacked,
00:29marking the biggest test yet for President Prabowo Subianto.
00:32President Prabowo said on Sunday, August 31, Indonesian political parties have agreed to revoke a number of perks and privileges for parliamentarians.
00:41But he warned, the military and police will take stern action against rioters and looters,
00:47noting that some actions were indicative of, quote, terrorism and treason.
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