Edward Styles

🚨🇮🇩THOUSANDS PROTEST INDONESIA'S ELECTION POWER GRAB Protesters gathered outside parliament as the government moves to overturn a court ruling that would allow smaller parties to compete in elections. Indonesia's top court ruled that parties would not need a minimum 20% of representation in their regional assemblies in order to field a candidate. Yet within 24 hours, parliament tabled an emergency motion to reverse these changes - a move which has sparked widespread condemnation and fears of a constitutional crisis. The government is expected to pass the controversial reversal today. Sources: BBC, Bloomberg

🚨🇮🇩WATER CANNONS FIRED AT INDONESIAN PROTESTERS Chaos erupted outside Indonesia’s parliament as security forces unleashed water cannons on protesters opposing changes to election laws. Thousands gathered, some breaching fences, while banners accused President Jokowi of “destroying democracy.” Protests spread nationwide, with tear gas used in Semarang. The controversial law, which could boost Jokowi’s influence and block key critics, faces delayed ratification due to a lack of quorum. Source: The Star

🚨🇮🇩 MASSIVE PROTESTS: FURIOUS CROWDS BREACH INDONESIAN PARLIAMENT FENCES! Jakarta is in turmoil as enraged protesters storm the parliament, breaking through fences to stop election law changes that could tighten President Jokowi's grip on power and block key critics. Chanting "Jokowi is destroying democracy," protesters faced off against security forces, who responded with water cannons. In one city, a banner reading "Democracy Dies Here" was held up as tear gas filled the streets. The controversial vote, which could pave the way for Jokowi’s son to run for office, was delayed due to a lack of quorum. Indonesia is boiling over as democracy hangs in the balance. Source: The Star

🚨🇮🇩PROTESTERS STORM PARLIAMENT OVER LAW THAT COULD CREATE A POLITICAL "DYNASTY" Thousands of furious protesters stormed Indonesia’s parliament, tearing down fences and clashing with police over a controversial law change that could allow President Jokowi’s 29-year-old son, Kaesang, to run for office. The proposed law would lower the minimum age for governors from 35 to 30 and ease nomination requirements, sparking fears of "dynastic politics." This move could enable Kaesang to bypass age restrictions and enter a regional race in Central Java. Protesters hurled stones as security forces responded with tear gas and water cannons. Fires erupted as anger spread nationwide, forcing lawmakers to delay the vote due to a lack of quorum. Source: AP