Indonesia Fire: Protests Kill Three After Driver’s Death

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Indonesia is experiencing widespread and‍ escalating protests, notably in Jakarta and Makassar, sparked by economic grievances and ‍a recent incident of police violence.

Trigger: Protests began after footage emerged of a motorcycle driver being run over by a police vehicle during earlier rallies focused on low wages‍ and perceived ⁤excessive benefits for‍ lawmakers. Makassar Violence: The situation is particularly severe in Makassar, where protests turned ‍chaotic.Protesters set fire to the⁤ Makassar city council building and ⁤the provincial council building, resulting in three deaths – two council staff and⁢ one civil ⁢servant – who were trapped inside the burning city council building. Several others were injured.
Jakarta Protests: Jakarta has ⁤also seen⁤ protests following the incident.
Escalation: The violence in Makassar represents ⁢a notable escalation from typical protest ⁣activity, with protesters actively storming‍ and burning buildings, rather than simply throwing rocks or burning tires.