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Three people were killed and five others injured after protesters set fire to a regional parliament building in Makassar, the capital of South Sulawesi province, Indonesia. The nation’s disaster management agency reported the fatalities but did not specify causes. Local news sources indicated the victims may have been trapped inside the burning building. Two of the injured were reportedly hurt after jumping from the structure.
The unrest comes amid nationwide protests that began in Jakarta earlier this week over lawmakers’ pay. Tensions escalated on Friday when a police armored vehicle struck and killed the driver of a ride-hailing motorbike, sparking demonstrations in multiple cities. President Prabowo Subianto, who took office in October last year, visited the motorcyclist’s family, offering condolences and promising an investigation into the incident. Local media also reported isolated looting and damage to transportation facilities in Jakarta, with both the mass rapid transit and Transjakarta bus services temporarily disrupted near protest sites.
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The protests have extended beyond Jakarta to other major cities, including Bandung and Yogyakarta, highlighting widespread public frustration over perceived government and parliamentary actions. While Friday’s violence marked the deadliest day, authorities reported no immediate protests on Saturday. President Prabowo faces his first major test of governance as demonstrations continue to challenge public order and the administration’s response to civil unrest.
Security forces and local authorities are monitoring the situation closely to prevent further escalation. The Makassar parliament fire underscores growing tensions in Indonesia, where dissatisfaction over lawmakers’ pay and accountability has fueled public anger. The government faces pressure to address both the immediate crisis and the underlying grievances of demonstrators. As investigations continue, questions remain about how effectively authorities can restore calm and ensure public safety, while balancing citizens’ rights to protest peacefully against the need to prevent violence and destruction of property.
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