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Why are there mass protests in Indonesia? I am going to try my best to quickly summarise this for non-Indonesian readers. The current Joko Widodo (Indonesia’s president) government was trying to undo a court ruling that could challenge the status quo by lowering the seat threshold for regional assemblies, essentially making all future elections more competitive, which could pave way for new political parties to challenge the current ruling elite. However, the current government, which is dominated by the president’s allies, are pushing back aggressively against the constitutional court’s ruling and wanted to reverse this decision in order to maintain political influence, which then led thousands of people across multiple cities in Indonesia to protest. On 22/08/2024, under pressure from protesters, Indonesian lawmakers announced that they had scrapped plans (though many fear it’s more of a postponement) to alter the Constitutional Court’s election laws. Critics argued these changes would have ensured Joko Widodo’s influence and paved the way for a political dynasty designed by him and his allies. So why are these protests important? The legal breaches, which many suspect were orchestrated by the presidential office, could trigger a constitutional upheaval and eventually an economic downturn for the country. Indonesians worry that these actions could weaken their already fragile democracy, pushing the country back toward corrupt authoritarianism and jeopardising its stability as a functioning democratic state. This is why Indonesians are protesting. I will link more tweets about this situation below:

Thousands of people have taken to the streets in multiple cities across Indonesia to protest against attempted revisions to the country’s election law. — in pictures aje.io/vy33df

🚨SITUASI TERKINI DI DPR RI🚨 Massa sudah mulai pecah. Terjadi tindakan represif beberapa korban luka-luka. Salah satu kawan dari Tim Penguin Nasional menjadi korban dari tindakan represif ini (gambar ke-4). STAY SAFE DAN TERUS KAWAL SEMUA!!! #KawalPutusanMK #TolakPilkadaAsal2an #TolakPolitikDinasti

Melbourne Bergerak untuk Demokrasi di Indonesia. Di lorong kampus University of Melbourne, mahasiswa dari berbagai universitas dan masyarakat Indonesia merumuskan sikapnya atas apa yang sedang terjadi di tanah air tercinta.

@eaJPark Thank you Jae for supporting us Indonesians who fight for justice. Kamsa hamnida. #BATALKANbukanDITUNDA #kawalkeputusanMK

I realize I may lose opportunities in a place I love, with people I love even more but it is impossible to stand in silence as my peers fight for awareness. Please take a moment to read this and please stay safe out there.

@PennSP2 @mioana Dear UPenn, as one of the best university in the world, I believe that your students comprised of people who wants to do actual goods for their respective homes. What your Indonesian student erina did here is tone deaf to what is happening in Indonesia x.com/aglioeoliopast…

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I think ticket offices at railway stations are one of those things that remind of what a society should actually be. Real jobs and real interactions , and community can sometimes be placed above shareholder dividends. It's a choice we can make. #SaveTicketOffices

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It's funny that the media is so outraged by pupils missing school tomorrow so that teachers can strike for a fair wage... Are very happy for schools to be closed an extra day for the King's coronation.

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