Thousands protest as military deployed


Call for change: University students protesting for police reform in front of the main entrance of the parliament complex in Jakarta. — AFP

Thousands rallied across the country as the military was deployed in Jakarta after six people were killed in nationwide protests over lavish perks for lawmakers that escalated into violent anger against the police.

At least 300 protesters gathered outside the nation’s parliament in Jakarta yesterday afternoon as dozens of soldiers watched.

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