Protests Erupt in Indonesia Over Military Law as Demonstrators Clash with Police

Jakarta, Indonesia — Violent clashes erupted in multiple Indonesian cities on Monday as students took to the streets to protest a newly revised military law that expands the role of active-duty officers in civilian governance. The demonstrations, which spanned Sukabumi, Surabaya, Palangka Raya, Lumajang, and Malang, led to injuries, arrests, and widespread unrest.