Indonesians Protest Controversial Election Reforms

  • last month
Thousands of Indonesians across the country have taken to the streets to protest controversial electoral reforms. Critics of outgoing President Joko Widodo say the reforms would benefit his political allies. Jakarta saw the biggest unrest, as protestors tore down iron gates to enter the parliamentary grounds. Lawmakers responded by agreeing to pause the controversial legislation.
Transcript
00:00Protests have broken out across Indonesia over controversial electoral reforms.
00:06Demonstrators in the capital Jakarta clashed with police and broke down fences around the parliament building.
00:12Critics say the changes favor outgoing President Joko Widodo, allowing his youngest son to run for office in regional elections.
00:20Following the protests, legislators have agreed to pause the reforms.

Recommended