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Protesters clash with police in Yogyakarta over economic and environmental concerns

Yogyakarta, Indonesia · Nov 10, 2026

Is it still on?

NOIt was a one-day action on Nov 10.

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Summary in three lines

Why they are protesting
Protesters demonstrated against the government's economic management, stagnant wages, and its handling of devastating wildfires.
What they want
Protesters called for higher minimum wages and addressed concerns regarding the government's response to wildfires and food prices.
What changed
Nov 11: Police confirmed 154 people were detained following clashes near the local parliament building late Tuesday.
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Both sides

What protesters want

  • Higher minimum wages
  • Improved government management of the economy
  • Better handling of wildfires
  • Addressing rising food prices

What authorities say

Police deployed tactical vehicles, tear gas, and water cannons to disperse the crowd. National Police Chief Suyudi Ario Seto pledged a thorough investigation into the incident to determine if there were efforts to deliberately cause damage.123

The numbers

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Crowd
100
Around 100 people gathered near Yogyakarta's parliament123
Arrests / detentions
154
154 people had been detained in connection with the unrest1234

The full story

On Tuesday, November 10, demonstrations occurred in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, as part of broader protests across several cities regarding the government's economic management, stagnant wages, and the handling of wildfires. Earlier in the day, hundreds gathered near the governor's office to demand higher minimum wages. Later, around 8:00 pm, approximately 100 people assembled near the local parliament building. According to police, protesters threw rocks, firecrackers, and Molotov cocktails at the building. Authorities deployed tactical vehicles, tear gas, and water cannons to disperse the crowd. Yogyakarta police spokeswoman Novita Eka Sari reported that 154 individuals were detained in connection with the unrest. National Police Chief Suyudi Ario Seto visited the site on Wednesday and announced an investigation into the incident to determine if the damage was deliberate.

Timeline

  1. Police confirmed 154 detentions and the seizure of Molotov cocktails and firecrackers.1234

  2. Around 100 people gathered near the local parliament, leading to clashes with police.123

  3. Hundreds gathered near the governor's office to call for higher minimum wages.123

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