Novia D.Rulistia and Desy Nurhayati, Jakarta – Hundreds of meat sellers from Greater Jakarta protested at the State Palace in Central Jakarta on Wednesday, demanding the government stab
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February 21, 2008
February 18, 2008
Indra Subagja, Jakarta – Protest actions will be taking place again today in Jakarta, Monday February 18. As usual, government institutions will be the targets.
February 15, 2008
Yogyakarta – Street actions demanding a reduction in the price of basic commodities are commonplace.
February 14, 2008
Vivi W. – Five hundred protesters from the Indonesian Student Union (SMI) held an action today on Thursday February 14 in Central Jakarta.
February 13, 2008
Melly Febrida/M. Rizal Maslan, Jakarta – Hundreds of victims of the New Order regime will witness a hearing into the crimes committed by former President Suharto between 1965 and 1998.
February 12, 2008
Jakarta – Hundreds of activists from Jakarta and 13 other provinces across Indonesia camped overnight at the Proclamation Monument in Central Jakarta on Monday February 11.
February 10, 2008
Indra Harsaputra, Sidoarjo – Several people were injured in a clash between thousands of protesters and security personnel following a ceremony for the soft launch of a housing developm
February 6, 2008
Sam King – Hundreds of people took protest action in North Sumatra, East Kalimantan, Central Sulewesi, East and West Java and Jogjakarta on January 15-17 to demand cancellation of Indon
February 1, 2008
Maryadi, Jakarta – Jakarta will again be decorated by protest actions on the first day of February 2008, so be on the lookout so as to avoid getting caught in traffic.
January 31, 2008
Khairul Ikhwan, Medan – On Thursday afternoon, January 31, hundreds of people from the Try Suharto People's Committee (Koras) held a protest action in front of the North Sumatra Regiona
Bagus Kurniawan, Yogyakarta – Hundreds of protesters from the Yogyakarta People's and Worker Alliance (ARPY) held an action in the Central Java city of Yogyakarta on Thursday January 31
January 25, 2008
Maryadi, Jakarta – As was the case earlier this week, on Friday January 25 Jakarta will again be rocked by protest actions.
January 24, 2008
Ibnu Rusydi/TMC, Jakarta – Protest actions will colour the capital city on Thursday January 24.
January 21, 2008
Fitraya Ramadhanny, Jakarta – The start of the working week in Jakarta will be enlivened by a number of protest actions and internal events by various political parties.
January 19, 2008
Andi Hajramurni, Makassar – Rallies for the South Sulawesi gubernatorial pair candidates Syahrul Yasin Limpo and Agus Arifin Nu'mang intensified a day prior to the official inauguration
January 16, 2008
Jakarta – Members of several non-governmental organizations including Perempuan Mahardika and the Indonesian Street Musician Union hit the streets in a rally commemorating the massive 1
January 11, 2008
Purborini, Jakarta – As many as 30 protesters from the Solidarity Network for the Families of Victims of Human Rights Violations (JSKKPH) went to the Pertamina Central Hospital on Janua
Nograhany Widhi K, Jakarta – Demonstrations have consistently dogged the life of former President Suharto, both when he was in power and when he has been sick. "Try Suharto!".
January 9, 2008
Maryadi, Jakarta – Jakarta never seems to be free from protest actions, and not a day goes by without a demonstration, including today, Wednesday January 9.
January 8, 2008
Apriadi Gunawan, Medan – Polonia Airport in Medan was paralyzed for almost three hours Monday when thousands of protesters staged a rally and blockaded the airport's entryway.
Iqbal Fadil, Jakarta – As many as four demonstrations at four separate locations will be held in Jakarta today, Tuesday January 8.
January 7, 2008
Fitraya Ramadhanny, Jakarta – Monday mornings are always a day full of hustle and bustle at the start of the week.
January 5, 2008
Jakarta – Hundreds of Barito market vendors distributed roses to passing motorists Friday in a subtle protest against their relocation to Radio Dalam.
January 3, 2008
Maryadi, Jakarta – Jakarta could well be referred to as the 'repository' of protest actions, because not a day goes by without a demonstration, including for the start of 2008.
December 18, 2007
Nurul Hidayati, Jakarta – Two days before the start of the Idul Adha, Christmas and New Year holiday period, Jakarta will be hit by all sorts of protest actions on Tuesday December 18.
Jakarta – Dozens of residents blocked Jl.
Yuli Tri Suwarni, Bandung – Traders from nine traditional markets in Bandung staged a rally at the West Java Legislative council Monday demanding that the government stop issuing buildi
December 17, 2007
Sofian, Jakarta – Seven different protest actions will be held by a variety of social organisations in Jakarta today.
December 14, 2007
Maryadi, Jakarta – Jakarta never seems to be free from protest actions. Not a day goes by without demonstrations, including today, Friday December 14.
December 13, 2007
Maryadi, Jakarta – Jakarta could well be referred to as the 'storehouse' of protest actions since not a day goes by without demonstrations being held somewhere in the city, including to
December 11, 2007
Jakarta – Some 200 Metromini bus drivers from around Jakarta staged a protest Monday in front of the company's main office on Jl.
December 10, 2007
Rofiqi Hasan, Denpasar – Hundreds of Balinese student activists held a demonstration at the US Consulate General in provincial capital of Denpasar on Monday December 10.
December 9, 2007
Jakarta – Memories of murdered human rights activist Munir are still strong in the mind of many activists.
December 8, 2007
Munawwaroh, Jakarta – As many as five different protest actions will colour Jakarta's streets over the weekend.
Jakarta – Dozens of journalists gathered in front of the National Police Headquarters in South Jakarta on Friday, protesting violence against journalists.
Jakarta – Dozens of transvestites and activists staged a peaceful protest at City Hall on Wednesday, demanding the city administration investigate the death of a transvestite following
December 7, 2007
Jakarta – The victims and families of victims of human rights violations say the government is reluctant to resolve past human rights cases.
December 4, 2007
Jakarta – A number of protests or mass actions on the main streets of Jakarta will add to the traffic congestion today.
December 3, 2007
Jakarta – Around 150 laborers held a rally demanding a national minimum wage of Rp 1.2 million (US$133) at the Presidential Palace on Jl.
Tangerang – Some 500 traders from Cileduk, Cipadu and Lembang traditional markets staged a rally at newly built Cileduk central business district in Tangerang municipality, on Saturday.
Maryadi, Jakarta – It appears that the flow of traffic in several parts of Jakarta today will be even more congested that usual.
November 30, 2007
Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara – Students demanded the attorney general immediately remove the head of the East Nusa Tenggara Prosecutor's Office, Oparis Siahaan, for his alleged failure to
November 28, 2007
Jakarta – About 50 residents claiming to be heirs of Isa bin Baman again blocked the Ulujami toll road on Tuesday morning during rush hour.
November 12, 2007
Ramadhian Fadillah, Jakarta – During protest actions, demonstrators usually replace the names of government officials they are protesting against with something bad.
November 8, 2007
Jakarta – Some 300 people blockaded the Pondok Pinang-Serpong turnpike Wednesday to demand compensation from toll road operator PT Jasa Marga.
November 2, 2007
Jakarta – On the afternoon of Thursday November 1, around 50 people from the Solidarity Network for the Families of Victims or JSKK again held a peaceful action in front of the State Pa
October 30, 2007
Rudy Prasetyo, Jakarta – Hundreds of people from various organisations will hold demonstrations in different parts of Jakarta today.
October 25, 2007
Sofian, Jakarta – A number of parts of Jakarta will be congested today, Thursday October 25. One of the reasons being that seven demonstrations will rock seven points across the city.
October 24, 2007
Jakarta – Hundreds of employees from state-owned bus company Perusahaan Pengangkutan Djakarta (PPD) braved the rain to rally in front of the company's Jl Panjaitan headquarters in East
October 23, 2007
Rofiqi Hasan, Denpasar – Scores of activists from the Indonesian Environmental Forum (Walhi) held a demonstration in the Balinese provincial capital of Denpasar on Tuesday October 23.
