Dozens arrested after anti-government protest turns violent

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Indonesian police arrested dozens of protesters in Surabaya after a rally against President Prabowo’s policies turned violent.

WHO: Indonesian police

WHAT: Arrested dozens of protesters after demonstrators threw rocks and set rubbish on fire during an anti-government rally.

WHEN: Jun 27, 2026 at 1:46 AM ET

WHERE: Surabaya, Indonesia

WHY: Protesters gathered against a fuel price increase and President Prabowo’s free meals scheme, and violence broke out when some hurled rocks at police and set rubbish on fire.

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