Protests paused in Indonesia amid security fears after deadly clashes and government concessions
Protests across Indonesia have been called off Monday amid fears of a security crackdown following deadly clashes. Groups that were planning to protest said they delayed planned protests to avoid any crackdowns. Five people have been killed so far and several government buildings were set ablaze. The unrest, sparked by outrage over lawmakers’ pay and housing allowances, marks the country’s worst political violence in decades. In response, political leaders have agreed to reduce parliamentary benefits in an effort to restore calm.
