A protest against the Revision of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) Law and the Indonesian National Police (Polri) Law in front of the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) and Regional Representative Council (DPD) building in Indonesia concluded with the dispersal of the demonstrators.
Events Unfolded
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Initial Clashes: The protest saw the sound of firecrackers and water cannon blasts before the demonstrations ended.
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Dispersal Commencement: At 6:31 PM local time, the police began urging the protesters to disperse peacefully. Instructions were given for the use of dispersal vehicles and water cannons.
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Brief Resistance: Initially, some protesters resisted dispersal, citing ongoing breaking of the fast (buka puasa) as a reason. The police temporarily postponed the dispersal until after the meal.
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Final Dispersal: After iftar (breaking of the fast), around 7:00 PM, the police swiftly moved to disperse the remaining protesters. Some individuals threw firecrackers at the police, prompting the use of water cannons to contain the situation.
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Transition: The demonstrators slowly retreated towards the Jakarta Conventions Center (JCC) flyover, leaving the area in front of the MPR building.
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Protestor Demands: The coalition, known as the Civil Society Coalition, organized the protest against the approval of the amendment to the TNI Law.
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Slogans and Messages: Banners and leaflets expressing strong opposition to the legislative decision were displayed, with slogans like ‘Return the Military to the Barracks’ and ‘Civilian Domain, Military Stay in the Barracks.’
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Official Approval: The amendment to the TNI Law was officially sanctioned by the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR). The plenary session, led by DPR Speaker Puan Maharani, was attended by several ministers and the TNI Commander, General Agus Subiyanto.
Produsen Catut Minyakita di Tangerang Tersangka Palsukan Label SNI-BPOM