Sumatra In
Banda Aceh, students from
Syiah Kuala University (USK) organised a protest in front of the Aceh Regional House of Representatives (DPRA). They additionally demanded transparency of the use of a special autonomy fund. The head of
NasDem Party's fraction and member of the DPRA third commission, Nurchalis, promised that the students' demands would be discussed at the legislature and carried to the national level. The protesters left significant rubbish, ranging from used drinking bottles to banners. Since the protesters ignored the requests by journalists to clean the rubbish, it was cleaned by the police. converse with Palacheta Subies Subianto, a representative from North Sumatra DPRD who is also a member of the
Golkar party in front of the building. In
Medan, students from the
State Islamic University of North Sumatra protested front of the building of the North Sumatra Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) on 20 February. They carried several banners, and the building was guarded by dozens of personnel. After hours, DPRD representatives met them and guaranteed that their demands will be brought to the DPRD and national DPR. Protests resumed next day, not long after, a representative of Commission C of the legislature, Palacheta Subies Subianto met them. Several posters were attached to the fences of the DPRD, and used tires were burned during the event. On 26 March, students from the North Sumatra Students' Union Alliance began to organise a sit-in front of the DPRD building at 15:00
WIB, while some others were inside the building's hall after successfully jumping over its fence. The protests escalated after they burned used tires and clashed with policemen. Next day, Accumulation of People's and Labour's Anger (AKBAR) held a protest in the same building, but later clashed with the police. According to the
Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (KontraS), dozens of people were injured during the event. In
Pematangsiantar, on 27 March, students from the
University of Simalungun clashed with policemen at Pematangsiantar DPRD, after attempting to forcefully enter the building. Three protesters were arrested by the police, meanwhile, one of the students, Afriadi Lesmana, was beaten up by a DPRD member and municipal policemen. In
Padang, students from
Andalas University (UNAND) and
Padang State Polytechnics (PNP) protested front of the UNAND entrance gate. Later, hundreds of students under the All-West Sumatra Alliance of Students' Unions protested in front of the building of the West Sumatra DPRD on 18 February 2025 at 15:00 WIB, and also held several banners. In
Bukittinggi, a number of community elements and the Bukittinggi student alliances, including the
Indonesian Muslim Student Union (SEMMI) of Bukittinggi City, held a demonstration at the Bukittinggi DPRD building on 20 March 2025. In
Pekanbaru, students from the Islamic University of Riau protested front of the Riau DPRD building on 26 February. They additionally demanded for the reimbursement of scholarships for 6,000 students. The protesters dispersed after submitting their demands to the parliament members. On 14 August, protesters from University of Riau broke down the gate of governor office at Cut Nyak Dien Road, in an attempt to meet Abdul Wahid, the governor of Riau. They demanded him to answer local issues, such as wildfires, ambiguities on scholarships, and infrastructural issues. In
Tanjungpinang, 62 students protested front of the Riau Islands DPRD building. They were guarded by 150 joint personnel from regional and municipal police. In
Palembang, on 20 February, hundreds of students, mainly from
Raden Fatah State Islamic University (UIN Raden Fatah), walked from Campus A at 10:00 WIB and arrived in front of the building of South Sumatra DPRD at 10:30 WIB. They attempted to bring used tires top of a command car, but they were obstructed by forces. After negotiations, they were allowed to do so. However, after failing to meet the speaker of South Sumatra DPRD, Andi Dinialdie, protesters brought down the tires and burned them in front of the building. It was previously projected that it would be attended by 1,000 people. The protesters also gave an ultimatum of 3 × 24 hours to the government to take position regarding the budget cuts. Then, deputy speaker Ilyas Panji and member of parliament M Nasir met the protesters and agreed to reject budget cuts and to fulfill their demands. In
Pangkalpinang, students from
University of Bangka Belitung together with Bangka Belitung Students' Union Alliance, protested front of the building of the Bangka Belitung DPRD. They arrived at 15:20 WIB. In
Bandar Lampung, hundreds of students from various local universities protested in front of the Lampung provincial government complex. They carried an oratory car as well as several banners, one of them has the inscription (Education is at stake, Indonesia is anxious, education emergency, alert alert!). In
Bengkulu, students mainly from Muhammadiyah Bengkulu University gathered in Simpang Lima, Ratu Sambang District. They stated that they also held protests in Padang Kuas,
Seluma Regency while stating that the student organizations there are consolidating for a bigger protest that will be held later.
Java Jakarta participating in the protest In
Jakarta, the protests started on 17 February at Horse Statue,
Central Jakarta, but then spread into South Medan Merdeka and West Medan Merdeka Roads, causing traffic jams at
Bundaran HI. Thousands of protesters shouted ('long live students') and carried various banners and posters that represent their demands, such as ('a climate crisis is a democratic crisis') and ('not yet full, damn stupid'). A total of 1,623 joint personnels were deployed for security, and traffic at West Medan Merdeka Road towards
Merdeka Palace was closed, except for the
Transjakarta Bus. They later burned used tires and several posters, including a portrait of cabinet secretary
Teddy Indra Wijaya, and several of them took down their almamaters under the instruction of an orator. At 16:00
WIB, the police appealed to the protesters to disperse, but they remained and threw objects such as water bottles, rubbish, and wooden slats on policemen. One policeman was injured during the event. Public relations coordinator for , Bagas Wisnu, read out 13 demands to the government, ranging from educational to political issues (see
above). They finally dispersed on 20:00
WIB and janitors began to clean rubbish at the site. Disabled influencer Badru also attended the protests and prayed for the protesters. The plans for a demonstration next day were cancelled by BEM SI, in preparation for peak demonstrations on 20 February at
Istana Negara, will be hold simultaneously with the inauguration of 481 regional heads. A day later, BEM SI organised again a protest at Arjuna Wiwaha Horse Statue, and guarded by 775 joint personnels, although its coordinator Herianto said that they would organise a field technical this date in order to discuss its preparation. However, the head of public relations at
Greater Jakarta Metropolitan Regional Police, Ade Ary Syam, appealed to the public to maintain order during the inauguration of regional heads by not organising protests at Istana Negara this time. The students' union of
Udayana University also decided not to participate in this protest. The protests were held at 14:00 WIB (protesters would gather at 13:00 WIB), and Herianto projected that it would be attended by 3,000 students. Half section of the West Medan Merdeka Road was closed starting from 11:34
WIB and the police used forklifts to install concrete blockades. The Central Jakarta police deployed 588 joint personnels from Horse Statue towards front of Istana Negara, and barbed wires were installed at the location. arrived at 14:37 WIB at Horse Statue, seen wearing their almamaters. They also carried various banners and pamphlets, with inscriptions such as and ('One President Full of Incidents'). They started with giving speeches front of the blockades. They were also seen raising up fists on their left arms. Nada, a 44-year-old woman, distributed free foods and drinks for protesters at the location. The protesters began to burn used tires near the concrete blockades at 14:45 WIB. Then, they tore down the blockades using ropes on the instruction by the orator, while the local police requested them to not do so. After their efforts were successful, they sang national anthem "
Indonesia Raya" and "
Indonesia Pusaka". During the event, the protesters accused a man for pickpocketing, and later submitted him to nearby police post. during the
Thursday Action, raising the theme "Dark Indonesia" in support for the student demonstration, 20 February 2025 Raden Roro Neno gave a speech to protesters, encouraging them not to be trampled by the oligarchy. She also gave support for them and prayed for their success and health. A female student read the poem "Apa Guna" by
Widji Thukul. One foreign national was arrested by plainclothes (suspected to be intelligence officers) while taking images during the protests. He later admitted that he was not part of any foreign media outlet. The protesters finally dispersed on 18:25 WIB after
Minister of the State Secretariat Prasetyo Hadi, together with his deputy Juri Ardiantoro met them and agreed to their demands. Prasetyo also requested the protesters to learn their demands within 48 hours before discussing it with student representatives. He was seen inviting the protesters to sing "Darah Juang" together, and hugged the protesters. Later, Prasetyo claimed that his struggles in the government, were in line with the students' demands. flyers On 21 February, hundreds of civilian elements, including students without their almamaters, gathered at Ismail Marzuki Park before protesting at Horse Statue. They carried various banners and posters, one of them featured Prabowo's old post on Twitter from 2016. The protesters also played the song "Bayar Bayar Bayar" by
Sukatani and "
The Internationale" translated into Indonesian by
Ki Hajar Dewantara. Then, they threw away water bottles and firecrackers to policemen, and damaged barbed wires. Badru returned to the protests and read out all five principles of
Pancasila for the protesters. One protester was seen destroying a CCTV at 17:55 WIB. There were incidents of throwing
Molotov cocktails, firecrackers, and fireworks, but also the burning of water barriers on the Transjakarta busway, followed by ('alert') shouts. They also burned rubbish at the location, and rampaged an intruder, allegedly an intelligence officer, in the middle of the protests. The crowds finally dispersed at 20:30 WIB. and janitors began to clean rubbish and extinguish fires. Around 2,460 joint personnels from regional police, military, and the regional government, were deployed for security during the protests. Haus distributed of free drinks for protesters through 15 stands. The fan club of South Korean boy band
NCT, NCTzen, deployed an ambulance under the 'NCTzen Humanity x Bareng Warga' banner and distributed free foods for the protesters. It was projected that 2,500 people would attend the protests. activist group being escorted after
occupying the
Fairmont Hotel in
Senayan,
Jakarta, 15 March 2025. On 15 March, the Civil Society Coalition led by Andrie Yunus stormed a representatives meeting held at the
Fairmont Hotel in
Senayan minutes before
iftar. During the storming, representatives consist of the First Commission of the House of Representatives are discussing to pass the revision of the Armed Forces law behind closed door for 2 days. The protesters were later dispersed by the security guards. On 19 March, the student mass protest would resume in Jakarta as group of students from
Trisakti University planned to hold a rally in front of the parliament building gate for 2 days. At the middle of the protest, law minister
Supratman Andi Agtas along with 13th commission member Vita Ervina were blocked from entering the parliament building. Protesters initially tried to eject Agtas from the car despite being heavily guarded but after being pressured, Agtas voluntarily exited his car to meet the protesters. The protesters also began to set up tents front of the gate into DPR. On 20 March 2025, the
Indonesian Women's Alliance joined the protest, demanding the DPR to withdraw the revision of Armed Forces Law. During the event, 5,021 joint personnels from police, military, and local government were deployed with reported minor clashes between law enforcers, camping protesters, and few journalists. Speaker of the DPR,
Puan Maharani, answered to the protests and stated that the legislature is ready to give explanation regarding ambiguities on the law. Meanwhile, a black flag charged with the national emblem of Indonesia and text in the bottom, was flown
half-mast at front of Gerbang Pancasila. During the protest, 4 students from University of Indonesia and one from Muhammadiyah Prof. Dr. Hamka University were reportedly injured during the protest and were rushed to hospital after the police opened fire against the protesters. One motorcycle taxi driver was beaten by police after being mistaken as protester. Some segments of the fences front of the DPR were also broken down, after the crowd attempted to enter the building. Due to the situation on the street, ambulances were unable to drive to the area due to the mentioned circumstances, as a result some injured protesters were transported to nearby
Pelni hospital using motorcycle. One protester was reportedly missing after the protest and 5 people were arrested. At least 4 police officers suffered injuries after being hit by firecrackers thrown by protesters. and
Thai Protests. The scene depicts demonstrators being provoked and dispersed with tear gas, readying umbrellas to counter police actions, 27 March On 27 March, 1,824 joint personnel from the police, military, and local government were deployed in preparation for the protests at DPR building. In order to avoid violent outbreak and future doxxing from happening, protesters begin to wear protective gears since 27 March inspired from
Hong Kong Umbrella Movement and
2019 Hong Kong protest that happened prior and the move was later followed nationwide. They carried various banners and stickers, such as ('The ideology of this country is Pancasila, not Sapta Marga'). The protesters began to blockade the toll road located near the
Parliamentary Complex, lit fireworks, and burned used tires front of the gate. Some of them attempted to climb its fences after being upset that no representative of the DPR could met the protesters. They also burned down a police motorcycle and overran its driver, who at the moment wore civilian clothing. As a response, the police attempted to forcefully disperse protesters using water cannon at 18:20 WIB, and some of the crowd were pushed out into
Senayan. They finally dispersed at 18:31 WIB, and janitors began to clean rubbish throughout Gatot Subroto Road. On 28 March 2025, Indonesian Mothers' Voice held a protest at the pavement of
Sarinah Building. A smaller protest resumed on 7 April 2025 after
Lebaran. Numerous protesters set up camping tents in front of the parliament building. Themed ('Picnic to Resist'), they were forced to move into pavement next to Gelora Road on 8 April, and their tents were forcibly dismantled by 30 officers from Municipal Police next day. The protesters have requested for attention by governor
Pramono Anung.
Piknik Melawan was held again on 14 April. The tent was to be erected right in front of the Pancasila Gate of the House of Representatives, however, the participants were forced to move to the pavement opposite. On that night, six picnic participants, two women and four men, were put into a police car. The arrests were said to have been made without interrogation and without legal representation. Half an hour or so later, those arrested were released. They regrouped and set up their tents again. On 15 April,
Bivitri Susanti, constitutional law expert, gave a public lecture at
Piknik Melawan. The discussion between Bivitri and dozens of camp participants began at around 15:55 WIB. On 20 April, hundreds of people took part in a rally to defend
Palestine in front of the
US Embassy in Gambir, Central Jakarta. There is a police force that provided a special location for the masses within 50 metres of the
US Embassy. The crowd carried various paraphernalia, such as flags, scarves and accessories with
Palestinian flags. They also carried posters supporting
Palestine and condemning
genocide. They rallied until 22:45 WIB. On 21 April, Central Jakarta local police deployed 1,211 personnel in preparation for protests at separate locations, including US Embassy, MPR/DPR building, Polri headquarters, and Sarinah Road. It was reported that 10 protests would be held in Jakarta. On 28 July 2025, 1,489 joint personnel were deployed in preparation for the ('Anxious Indonesia', in reference to
Golden Indonesia 2045 Vision) protest at
National Monument. Protesters dispersed on 18:00 WIB. after their demands accepted by Vice Minister of the State Secretariat, Juri Ardiantoro. On 21 August, Students Together with the People Movement (GEMARAK) alongside other civilian alliances, held a protest at front of MPR/DPR building at 14:00 WIB. Would be deployed 1,145 unarmed joint personnel in that protest. The protesters spread out a banner with the inscription "INDONESIA SOLDOUT" and flew the
Straw Hat Pirates' Jolly Roger flags. One orator highlighted the issue of increasing educational costs and the ownership of state assets by businessmen. On 25 August, university students, online motorcycle taxi drivers (), as well as other civilians, originally amounted up to 80 people, began to hold a protest at the MPR/DPR building at 10:00 WIB. The protesters were coordinated by Abdul Wahid Kaliki, Raka Abimanyu, and Ade Pratama, and they demanded for the ratification of Asset Confiscation Bill. Around 452 joint personnel were deployed to the demonstration. However, this number was soon increased to 1,250, In response to the demonstration, access into front of MPR/DPR building was closed at 10:30 WIB, with the last being a
Transjakarta route at 12:30 WIB Some junior high school (SMA) students also participated in the protest, although the head of Jakarta Metropolitan Resort Police, Purnomo Condro called to those below the age of 18 to withdraw. The protesters were seen flying the Straw Hat Pirates' Jolly Rogers. They also vandalised the back gate of the MPR/DPR building, with words such as ('officials are bastards') and ('dissolve the DPR'). During the protest, the police also distributed mineral water to protesters. Over time, the protests soon turned violent. Protesters successfully broke into the smaller gate into the MPR/DPR building, Outside the Parliamentary Complex, clashes between policemen equipped with trail motorcycles and student protesters occurred at Gerbang Pemuda Road, and the protesters attempted to destroy a
Hyundai Palisade by damaging its windows. On 12:55 WIB, the police began to repel protesters into the direction of Slipi or Semanggi by using tear gas, soon after water cannons were previously shot on them. As a result, some student protesters escaped to railways. Following the riot, 15 people, consisting of 4 students and 11 anarchists, were arrested by the police, while two protesters were injured, one of them sustained a wound on his head from thrown stones. A police post at Gerbang Pemuda Road was heavily damaged and being filled with rubbish, while some structures inside the
Gelora Bung Karno Stadium complex suffered from vandalism. The
Labour Party and the Confederation of Indonesian Labour Unions (KSPI) did not participate in the 25 August protest, and instead announced plans for a protest three days later at the same location. The chairman of KSPI, Mohammad Jumhur Hidayat, prohibited its members to participate in the former protest after finding the fact that the person responsible behind it was unclear. The protest was also joined by university students. Initially peaceful, the protest was later turned into a riot after a molotov cocktails, fireworks, and other sharp objects were thrown at the police and the MPR/DPR building. As a result, police sprayed water cannon and subdued the protesters away from the MPR/DPR building to nearby
Plaza Senayan and
Senayan City malls as well as Slipi underpass. Several mall visitors condemned the police brutality that was committed in front of the two malls, several student protesters were also taken to safety by mall security guards.
Malang In
Malang, protests were held on 18 February at the Monument Roundabout, precisely in front of the building of Malang DPRD. The demonstration in the Malang Raya region was initiated by a coalition of student representatives from Universitas Brawijaya and several student organizations based in Malang Raya. The initiators consisted of executive student leaders at the university and faculty levels, as well as members of faculty-based and extra-campus student organizations. At the university level, the Executive Student Body of Universitas Brawijaya was represented by
Naufal Aulia Helmi Taqiyudin and
Wildun Mukholladun. Faculty-level participation included representatives from the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (
Athoillah Syaiful Amri), Faculty of Agriculture (
Muhammad Rafif Bintang Setyawan), Faculty of Medicine (
Muhammad Raynan Rizky Akbar), Faculty of Economics and Business (
Marshal Luchanel Verrel), Faculty of Dentistry (
Sullaik Athgofani), Faculty of Health Sciences (
Daffa Kamila), Faculty of Law (Ilhamsyah Reno), Faculty of Administrative Sciences (
Raden Wahyu), Faculty of Animal Science (
Adam Machfud Ramadhani), Faculty of Cultural Studies (
Qurfian Danan Jaya), Faculty of Vocational Studies (
Chandra Kusuma), and the Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences (
Muhammad Zaky Primado). In addition to representatives from Universitas Brawijaya, the initiation of the demonstration also involved student organizations, including the Forum Mahasiswa Hukum Peduli Keadilan represented by
Fransiskus Arya Kusuma Aji, Ikatan Mahasiswa Muhammadiyah (IMM) Malang Raya represented by
Kelvin Argo Beni, Himpunan Mahasiswa Islam (HMI) Faculty of Law Brawijaya represented by
Darojat Hidayat, and Gerakan Mahasiswa Nasional Indonesia (GMNI) Faculty of Law Brawijaya represented by
Sheehan Ghazwa Mahardhika. Thousands of people came at 12:00
WIB and carried various banners and posters featuring demands, with inscriptions such as 'No to Efficiency for the Oligarchy, Yes to Efficiency for the People', and 'Justice Is Killed in 100 Days'. Presidential portraits of Prabowo and Gibran were defaced with the text on their eyes and a cross on their mouths. An hour later, the portraits, alongside used tires, were burned in front of the entrance gate towards DPRD. After successfully meeting the speaker of DPRD, Amithya Ratnanggani Siraduhita, as well as several fraction leaders, the protesters finally dispersed at 16:00
WIB during heavy rains. City DPRD in dialogue with demonstratorsOn 23 March, protesters with black clothing returned to the Malang DPRD building at 16:00 WIB. They carried banners, vandalised the fences, and wrote demands to repeal the revised Armed Forces Law and messages critical of the government on asphalt road. They also played a theatrical featuring the reconstruction of an accident. By 18:00 WIB, the protests became increasingly violent and riots became prominent, with throwing of
Molotov cocktails and burning of TNI uniforms. Seven police and TNI personnel were injured in the protests. Meanwhile, a medical team were beaten down and verbally abused by the personnels, and their medical supplies and gadgets were seized. Around 8–10 people were missing, while dozen others were injured, with 6–7 of them were rushed to local hospitals. Next day following the riots, Malang regional police and
Indonesian National Student Movement branch in East Java went involved in a community service to clean up the building.
Surabaya In
Surabaya, the protests occurred before the building of the East Java Regional House of Representatives. The student protesters came from various local universities and numbered up to thousands. They burned a bier with inscription after their attempts to meet the speaker of DPRD failed. Then, they attempted to cross the wire fence, and the police fired a water cannon at them. The protesters escaped, and several threw objects, such as water bottles, at policemen. Around 620 personnels were deployed for security during the protests. Head of the students' union of the
Airlangga University, Aulia Thoriq Akbar, stated that five students have been reportedly arrested by the police. Two of them, each came from UNESA and UINSA (
Sunan Ampel State Islamic University Surabaya), while head of operations Wibowo denied it. Novan Ziyan Ramadhan from the
State University of Surabaya (UNESA) was injured after being stepped on and beaten up by policemen, as a result, the involved member has been reportedly questioned by the professional and security sector, although he denied it. Protests resumed in Surabaya on 21 February, and it was attended by both students and civilians. Two members of East Java DPRD from
Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), Fuad Bernardi and Yordan Batara Goa, were pettled with water bottles, after they met the protesters while in recess. They later burned used tires, reading a poem titled 'Taek', and feature a theatrical at the site. , 24 March 2025 On 24 March 2025, hundreds of students with black clothing, arrived at , the official residence of the
governor of East Java at 14:00
WIB. They carried various posters critical of the government and burned used tires on the road. The protest turned increasingly violent when the protesters started to throw away stones, firecrackers, plastic bottles, and other objects to the guards. One of them threw away a Molotov cocktail to the gate toward Grahadi. Around 1,100 personnel from Surabaya regional police were deployed during the event, and they forcefully dispersed the protesters at 18:00 WIB with an armored car. Following the event, 25 people were arrested by the police (2 of them were students), and 6 policemen suffered injuries. The former chairman of the Surabaya branch of
Indonesian National Student Movement (GMNI), Rizky Syahputra is among the injured victims, he suffered fracture on his left arm and laceration on the left leg. The protest also caused serious damage on nearby Apsari Garden, leaving thousands of plants destroyed and three lamps being lost. On 10 April, Surabaya regional police held a traffic engineering in preparation for a protest at Grahadi, planned to be held at 14:00 WIB until 17:00 WIB. At the same time, dozens of participants wearing black clothing from Civil Society Coalition, began to hold a protest at Apsari Garden during rains at 14:45 WIB.
Yogyakarta In
Yogyakarta, the Jogja Is Calling Alliance has called students and civilians to participate in the protests. Themed ('Together with the People'), the long march started at Abu Bakar Ali parking lot (scheduled initially at 10:00
WIB), then moved down
Malioboro Street. Protesters were dressed in black to align with the viral hashtag. The action, led by students and members of the public, featured posters criticizing the economic, educational, social, and political policies of the Prabowo-Gibran administration. Slogans included: ''"Free Food, Crisis Education," "RIP = Republic of Indonesia Patriarchy," "Let's Fight Against the Infidels," "Don't Let the Military Run Your Kitchen!"
and "Reject
Oligarchy, Style ABRI Dual Function."'' The movement, branded Jogja Memanggil, further demanded the resignation of President Prabowo and Vice President Gibran and the dissolution of the Red and White Cabinet, citing incompetence and a perceived lack of alignment with public interests. Protesters also condemned Prabowo's response during
Gerindra's anniversary event on 15 February 2025, where he reportedly said
"Ndasmu!" (a Javanese insult) to critics. Demonstrators viewed this remark as unacceptable for a head of state. Just over 100 days into the new administration, the group claims the government has already caused significant harm, leading them to call for its immediate resignation and structural overhaul. The protestors would arrive at the Special Region of Yogyakarta DPRD building at 12:15 WIB. Not long after, they burned used tires, threw red liquid on the building's gate and stuck a poster with the inscription ('The Government Is F*ckin' Stupid'). At 14:44
WIB, protesters continued the long march towards
Gedung Agung and Point Zero of Yogyakarta. They additionally demanded for the resignation of president Prabowo and his vice Gibran. It was projected that 1,000 people would participate in the protests. At the same time, several banners critical of the government were installed at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences building at
Gadjah Mada University (UGM). After the demonstration was over, students worked together to clean up the rubbish along Malioboro. The police who had previously escorted the crowd also helped clean up the area. In a short time, the location was clean again, allowing tourists to continue their activities. 'We want to show that this action is also about responsibility,' said Hermawan, one of the demonstrators. The Yogyakarta Police appreciated the peaceful demonstration through its official account, expressing gratitude to the students for maintaining order during the demonstration. On 25 February, students under
Muslim Students' Association (HMI) organised a long march at
Malioboro Street towards Special Region of Yogyakarta DPRD and then the Point Zero of Yogyakarta. They also burned street cones. at the Yogyakarta DPRD. The graffiti reads: "Keep fighting, there are too many victims already."Amidst concern on an upcoming draft law, the impetus for the second wave of the 2025 Indonesian protests started in Yogyakarta when the Jogja Memanggil Alliance held the 'Dark Indonesia' Volume 2 demonstration on 11 March 2025, On 18 March, students and faculty of Gadjah Mada University organised a strike to protest against the revision of Armed Forces law which will be passed on 20 March by the House of Representatives. Another demonstration took place on 20 March 2025, this time the demonstration took place at the
DPRD of Yogyakarta Special Region. This demonstration was joined by the Jogja Memanggil alliance. In addition to being followed by the Jogja Memanggil Alliance, a number of elements ranging from students at various campuses in Yogyakarta to activists were also seen accompanying, including the Cik Ditiro Forum. Police were deployed, including tactical vehicles, to secure the action. The spokesperson for the action, Bung Koes, argued that the TNI Bill had the potential to threaten democracy by authorising soldiers to hold civilian positions. Marsinah, from the Jogja Memanggil Alliance, said the bill risked reviving
authoritarianism in the style of the
New Order. The masses also criticised the ratification process, which was considered to be closed and procedurally flawed.Though initially peaceful, the action turned tense at around 3.45 pm, when the crowd began to graffiti the walls of the DIY DPRD with graffiti such as 'Reject the TNI Law', 'Adili Prabowo' and
anti-police calls such as '
ACAB' and '1312'. The crowd also burned garbage, set off
firecrackers, lit
bonfires, and threw things down the hall. Until the evening, the crowd remained and planned to stay overnight in the courtyard of the DPRD DIY. They set up tents, built bonfires, broke their fast, played games, and continued to hold a free pulpit while giving speeches. The action was interspersed with poetry reading and singing songs to encourage the protesters. The masses also called for
satay, , and beverage vendors into the DIY DPRD environment for a meal break. The police asked the demonstrators in the yard of the DIY DPRD to disperse using loudspeakers. The demonstrators asked for permission to stay until morning, but the police only gave them one hour. Yogyakarta Police Chief Senior Commissioner Aditya Surya Dharma stated, "Please discuss it, we'll give you one hour." Meanwhile, representatives of the masses hoped that the demonstration could last all night with the concept of "camping together" to voice their opinions. However, the police stuck to their initial decision, limiting the time of the demonstration to 00.00 WIB. At around 00.40 WIB, the police deployed two Mobile Brigade (Brimob) tactical vehicles and dozens of riot police. Meanwhile, outside the DIY DPRD complex, from the south side there was another group of people trying to approach the demonstrators rejecting the TNI Law. This unidentified group in civilian clothes uttered various insults at the demonstrators rejecting the TNI Law who they considered to be the cause of the riot. A number of police personnel were seen blocking the group of residents so that they would not clash with the protesters who remained in front of the DPRD building. On 15 April, hundreds of people who are members of the Ulama and Activist Defence Team (TPUA) came to the Faculty of Forestry,
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM),
Sleman, Yogyakarta to ask for clarification on the alleged fake diploma of the 7th President of Indonesia,
Joko Widodo. They gathered in front of Room 109 of the Faculty of Forestry UGM around 07:45 a.m, including mothers. Not long after, four representatives of the protesters entered Room 109 of the Faculty of Forestry UGM to attend an audience with the rector regarding Jokowi's diploma. Meanwhile,
Amien Rais was also among the crowd. He said that UGM's explanation of Jokowi's previous diploma did not prove enough and instead seemed to be spinning.
Surakarta In
Surakarta, students started walking backward from Makutho Monument at 14:00
WIB, and arrived front of the Surakarta DPRD building at Adi Sucipto Road at 15:40 WIB, on 19 February. The protesters also carried various anti-government banners and burned used tires. Their action was guarded by hundreds of joint personnel from the military, police, and the Department of Transportation. Coordinator Syaiful interpreted that a backward walk represents that "the nation is experiencing a setback". On 19 March, hundreds of
Sebelas Maret University (UNS) students held a protest rally at the Surakarta City Council. The students unfurled white banners with various writings, such as ‘Return TNI to Barracks’, as well as the hashtags
#hapuskanRUUTNI,
#TolakRUUTNI,
#Pukulmundur, and
#Supremasisipil. The President of BEM UNS 2025 said that his side hoped that DPRD Surakarta could convey their aspirations to the central government not to pass the TNI Law. He said that the TNI Law could bring back
New Order Volume 2. On 20 March, students and the public participated in the demonstration against the ratification of the TNI Law wearing all black clothes. The demonstration carried the theme
Solo Raya Menggugat Indonesia Gelap Jilid 2 and made a long march from Al Muhlihun Mosque Surakarta to the Surakarta DPRD Building, which is about 300 metres away. The action coordinator said the demonstration at the Surakarta DPRD building was carried out as a form of disappointment over the passing of the revised TNI Law by the House of Representatives. On 16 April, protesters from the
Ulama and Activist Defence Team (TPUA) who wanted to see the authenticity of the diploma of the 7th President,
Joko Widodo, came to his residence. The atmosphere was heated around Jokowi's residence when the TPUA camp met with dozens of Jokowi's supporters who had been waiting since morning and then subsided after security officers, both the police on guard and the
Paspampres, allowed representatives to meet with Jokowi. There were at least four representatives who met Jokowi inside his residence, one of whom was TPUA Deputy,
Chair Rizal Fadillah. He confirmed this when met by reporters after the meeting with Jokowi. He said the purpose of their visit to Jokowi's residence was not only to stay in touch in the atmosphere of Eid al-Fitr like other residents, but also to connect with Jokowi's diploma. The meeting lasted about 30 minutes. However, Jokowi did not show his diploma to them. Prior to the meeting with
Ulama and Activist Defence Team TPUA, Joko Widodo invited dozens of media crews including
CNN Indonesia to enter his residence. However, Jokowi did not allow media crews to take pictures during the meeting and was asked to collect mobile phones and cameras. He showed his diplomas from elementary to high school, and also his undergraduate degree at UGM. The UGM diploma shown by Jokowi is very similar to the image circulating on social media. However, Jokowi was reluctant to confirm the similarity of the circulating diploma photo with his own.
Other protests in Java In
Serang, students organised a sit-in at the Ciceri intersection on 20 March 2025. In
Bogor, students illegally held a protest on 27 March. They blocked a road; attacked policemen with stones, firecrackers and
Molotov cocktails; and burned water barriers. As a result, several stalls and Kujang Monument were damaged, and 13 protesters were arrested by the police. Their actions were also condemned as 'anarchist'. On 21 August, a group of students clashed against the
Municipal Police at Bogor City Hall soon after burning an effigy, causing the protesters to vandalise the building. They originally demanded Bogor Regional Public Hospital to pay off its debts and increase their service, while also questioning the responsibility behind the death of a heavy machine operator at the Galuga landfill. Following this incident, the Cultural Heritage Expert Team (TACB) of Bogor reported the vandalisers to the police. In
Bekasi, on 25 March, a protest was held at front of the Bekasi DPRD building. However, it caused damages on the building and 2 police cars were vandalised. As a result, 8 protesters were arrested by the police (2 of them were already graduated and the rest were students). In
Karawang, a protest that was held on 25 March ended up with clashes between protesters and authorities along with pro-government paramilitary groups. The regional DPRD building was damaged during the protest. During the protest it was widely reported that police officers were caught hijacking the ambulance carrying the wounded protesters to de re-routed to the police station instead of hospital, arresting 5 wounded protesters and 2 paramedics. According to Cakra Legal Aid Institute, 15 people were missing during the event (and possibly also arrested by the police). In
Sukabumi, on 20 March, students and civilians began to protest front of Sukabumi DPRD building at 15:00
WIB. They managed to penetrate through installed barbed wires, but also burning used tires and involving in clashes with policemen. The protest was also attended by Yana Fajar, an academician from the Muhammadiyah University of Sukabumi. During the event, a journalist from
Metro TV, Apit Haeruman, was intimidated and strangled by several student protesters. As a result, one protester suffered nasal fracture, and the investigation of assaults during Sukabumi protest is currently underway. In
Bandung, on 17 February, the students protested front of the building of West Java DPRD. One participant, Ainul Mardhyah, from National Students' Front, expressed that her affirmation scholarship was being cut 10%. A daughter of migrant workers in
Malaysia, she also concerned about the protection of Indonesian migrant workers. Protests later resumed on 21 February, with participants shouting 'revolution' and burning used tires. They also attempted to penetrate barbed wires. As of 24 March 25 people are confirmed to be wounded after clashes with police forces and pro-government paramilitary group. The building of
Hana Bank office was also burned down by the crowd, and an investigation by the local police is currently underway. Faqih Rohman Syafei, a journalist from , was beaten down by the protesting crowd after being accused as an undercover agent of State Intelligence Agency. The protest was resumed at Gedung Merdeka by Papua Students' Alliance on 7 April 2025. In
Tasikmalaya, on 19 February, more than 100 student protesters attempted to enter the building of Tasikmalaya DPRD to voice their aspirations. However, security forces carried out the entrance gate. During heavy rains, jostlings occurred until the gate collapsed, then, a water cannon started to fire on protesters. They began to throw away various hard objects into police cars, causing the glass on the security post to shatter. Regional police chief Moh. Faruk Rozi invited them into dialogue, and finally agreed to enter the building. Three policemen and one student were injured during the event. In
Indramayu, students under the alliance of students' unions of Indramayu protested at the building of Indramayu DPRD. They attempted to smash the entrance doors of the building, causing jostlings with policemen. They also burned used tires and threw away objects to officers, due to being annoyed that the speaker of Indramayu DPRD could not meet them. Few moments later, they were able to meet the speaker and representatives of DPRD members. In
Cirebon, protests occurred front of the building of Cirebon DPRD. They were later able to enter the building, after penetrating barbed wires and police guards. Then, they challenged the deputy speaker of Cirebon DPRD, Fitrah Malik, and head of Commission I, Agung Supirno, to debate with the protesters. The protesters threatened them to resign from their positions, if unable to answer their questions. On 24 March, dozens of students under Cirebon Is Suing Alliance arrived to protest at the same building at 14:00 WIB, postponed from the original schedule at 09:00 WIB. The protesters clashed with policemen, before later being allowed for dialogues with several parliament members. However, the protests intensified when they attempted to lower the national flag on the hall. It was followed by firecracker and Molotov cocktail attacks, and vandalism. In
Brebes, on 28 March, students held a protest at front of the Brebes DPRD building. They were later invited by deputy speaker Iqbal Tanjung for a discussion. In
Purwokerto, students under Community Union in Motion (Semarak) organised a long march from Prof. KH. Saifuddin Zuhri State Islamic University towards the Banyumas Regent Office. They carried several banners, among them have inscriptions such as ('A Disappointment of the Republic of Indonesia, One President Full of Incidents') and ('Continue to Create Policies for the Oligarchy, Your Head!'). They also repeatedly chanted "Ganyang
Fufufafa" ('Crush Fufufafa'). Protests resumed on 21 March, with students carrying a banner with inscription 'Against Prabowo's Fascist Regime', and spread cow dung on soldiers guarding Military District Commando 0701. In
Semarang, students under the Alliance of Students' Unions of Greater Semarang organised a protest front of the Semarang City Hall on 18 February. Thousands of students arrived at 14:30 WIB, and organised a long march from Pemuda Road into front of the building of Central Java DPRD. They also carried banners critical of the government, and chanted "Ganyang Fufufafa". After attempts to meet the DPRD members failed, and a representative came instead, the protesters mocked to enter again into the building, and threw away cow dung on the gate as a sense of their annoyance. Field coordinator, Evan Surya from
Diponegoro University, rated the initial performance of Prabowo's government −100 from 100. Previously, it was planned at 9:00 WIB and projected to be attended by 1,600 people. in front of the governor office and DPRD building in Semarang. One student from the
Soegijapranata Catholic University, was beaten down and arrested by the police, but was later released at 21:00 WIB and rushed to the Kariadi Hospital. In
Kudus, around 70 students under
Muslim Students' Association (HMI), from Kudus,
Rembang and
Jepara, organised a protest front of the building of Kudus DPRD. They also carried banners and other attributes. In
Rembang,
Indonesian National Student Movement (GMNI) and
Muslim Students' Association (HMI) held a protest in front of Rembang DPRD, 8 April 2025. They initially attempted to infiltrate the building after no member could meet them, but their actions were halted after being found by DPRD secretariat. Meanwhile, parents of Hamim Muarif, the chairman of GMNI Rembang branch, were reportedly intimidated by TNI members. This prompted the participants to move the protest to Military District Commando 0720/Rembang. In
Tuban, on 26 March, students from Cipayung Plus alliance protested front of the Tuban DPRD building. They also burned used tires, and carried a
pocong featuring the face of Indonesian president, later to be given to several figures of the legislature, including its speaker. In
Bojonegoro, hundreds of black-clothed protesters from Veteran Is Calling Alliance held a protest front of the Bojonegoro DPRD building. They additionally gave speech and vandalised the building. The protesters attempted to enter Bojonegoro DPRD at 17:00 WIB, leading into clashes with guarding policemen. The police finally dispersed the crowd with a water cannon. As a result, dozens of protesters were injured due to being trampled, meanwhile, 4 others were arrested. In
Kediri, on 17 February, around 60 students from
Brawijaya University organised a sit-in front of the Kediri DPRD building. They arrived using motorcycles at 14:15
WIB and carried several banners and posters rejecting the streamlining policy under the
Presidential Instruction Number 1 of 2025. After an hour, they met Deputy Speaker Sudjono Teguh Widjaja to discuss with the protesters. On 27 March 2025, protesters from Sekartaji Alliance, consisting of various student and labour elements, held a protest at Kediri DPRD, wearing black clothing and white ribbon on their left hands. By evening, the protest went chaotic for unclear reasons, and 2 protesters were injured. Also, 26 protesters were arrested by the police, but later released after receiving assistance by Al-Amin Legal Aid Institute. The violence during the protest triggered condemnation by KontraS. In
Blitar Regency, on 24 March, students clashed with policemen at the Blitar DPRD building, after failed to meet the parliament members. In
Jombang, on 29 March, 200 students held a long march at Jombang branch of
Indonesian Journalists Association, and arrived at 16:00
WIB duringrains to hold a protest front of Jombang DPRD. The protest was marked by burning of used tires and black clothing, but they also carried various banners. During the protesters were met with two parliament members. Coordinator Muhammad Hidayatulluh announced that they would hold a meeting with the speaker of DPRD next day. In
Lamongan, on 17 February, students under Joko Tingkir Lamongan Students' Union organised protests at Lamongan regional government and Lamongan DPRD buildings. They were seen carrying flags and banners with inscriptions ('Dark Indonesia') and ('Lamongan Is Calling'). On 27 March, students protested at Lamongan DPRD, they were seen sticking posters, drawing on the roads, and burning used tires. The protest went chaotic at night, when the protesters clashed with policemen at KH. Ahmad Dahlan Road. They escaped into coffee shops and home yards to avoid the police chase, but later pushed into Lamongan Town Square intersection by the police. Following the event, 39 protesters were arrested, but immediately released to their families. In
Bondowoso, hundreds of students under (PMII) protested front of the building of Bondowoso DPRD. They also carried banners and posters, burned used tires, and read the
tahlil. In
Cirebon and
Pekalongan, on 29 August, protestors burnt several parliamentary buildings. According to
Detik.com, the Cirebon parliament's office equipment was looted by protestors whilst police dispersed protestors in Pekalongan.
Nusa Tenggara Islands In
Denpasar, students under Bali Is Not Silent Alliance arrived at the building of Bali Regional House of Representatives on 11:30
WITA, and carried a banner with inscription , a play on Indonesian education motto . Ten minutes later, they were invited into the building's (pavilion) by acting secretary I Gusti Ngurah Wiryanata to voice their demands. Students from
Udayana University have announced plans for further protests on 31 March, following the emergence of an agreement letter between
Indonesian Army and the university, which was perceived as a military attempt to intervene the education sector. In
Mataram, students' union of
Mataram University (BEM UNRAM), stated that they would participate in protest on 20 February with president of the university's student union already departed to Jakarta to coordinate the protest with the one led by BEM SI. They carried a bier as a form of protest. On 25 March, hundreds of students under West Nusa Tenggara Students and Society Alliance, protested front of the West Nusa Tenggara DPRD building. Speaker of the legislature, Baiq Isvie Rupaeda, subsequently announced that their demands would be delivered to the central DPR. In
Kupang, students gathered in front off East Nusa Tenggara governor office, also known as
Sasando Building to protest the budget cuts for education. On 24 March, students from Cipayung Plus Alliance protested front of the East Nusa Tenggara DPRD building.
Kalimantan In
Pontianak, on February, dozens of students arrived at West Kalimantan DPRD for protesting. On 27 March, several students from Panca Bhakti University protested at West Kalimantan DPRD, but their demands were later responded by several parliament members. In
Palangka Raya, students from various local universities, mainly
University of Palangka Raya (UPR), Muhammadiyah Palangka Raya University, State Islamic Institute of Palangka Raya, and State Hindu Institute of Palangka Raya, protested at the building of Central Kalimantan DPRD. They danced with
Prabowo's campaign song
Oke Gas 2 by Richard Jersey, as a form of political satire, while also burning used tires. Some protesters also shouted out ('Bring Jokowi into Justice'). The students threatened the speaker of the Central Kalimantan province's parliament (DPRD) a second wave of protest in Monday with bigger mass if their demands are not met. DPRD, 18 February 2025 In
Banjarmasin, hundreds of students, as well as the civil society, protested in front of the building of South Kalimantan DPRD. They criticised high public approval rates of the government by various survey results, and called them not in accordance with the realities. In
Kotabaru, on 30 March, dozens of people held a protest front of the headquarters of Military District Commando 1004, in support of the Armed Forces Law. In
Balikpapan, students under the Students' Alliance of the Oil City started a long march from four-way intersection at Balikpapan Plaza towards Balikpapan DPRD. After arriving at the building, it was marked by jostlings between protesters and policemen at the entrance door. They additionally criticised policies by the city's local government. The police dispersed them after exceeding the limit at 18:00, and later arrested 6 protesters, suspected of being provocateurs and against the officers. In
Samarinda, thousands of students protested in front of the East Kalimantan DPRD building. Political commentator
Rocky Gerung gave a speech to motivate the protesters. The protesters clashed with the local police after attempting to enter the building, and they fired a water cannon on the protesters. As a result, the protesters were treated back to
Samarinda Islamic Center Mosque. On 21 March, hundreds of students from various organisations protested front of East Kalimantan DPRD. They scattered flowers as a symbolism for dying democracy, and carried a banner in opposition to the ratification of revised Armed Forces Law. In
Tarakan, on 21 March 2025, Civil Supremacy Alliance, consisting of 11 students' institutions, held a protest in front of Tarakan DPRD during rains. It was also marked with burning of used tires. On 26 March, the alliance announced for further demonstrations, after DPRD did not respond to the ultimatum issued by them previous day. Previously, they held a consolidation meeting attended by 7 representatives from 5 students' organisations.
Sulawesi Makassar In
Makassar, the following protests (except the protests in August) share very similar patterns, including burning used tires and blocking roads with a truck, effectively causing long traffic jams and creating tensions between protesters and drivers. On 17 February, students protested at Perintis Kemerdekaan Road, effectively blocking the Trans-Sulawesi Road. They also burned used tires and held back a truck as a stage for protesters. A day later, students under AMPERA conducted protests at AP Pettarani Road, Rappocini. They also burned used tires and blocked the road with a container truck. Next day, students under Student Activists' Movement (GAM) also blocked the same road (AP Pettarani Road) with a truck and burned used tires. Another protest occurred at Sultan Alauddin Road, attended by students from
Alauddin Islamic State University and carried various banners and pamphlets with critical messages. They also burned used tires. Next day, Makassar Students' Alliance organised a protest under a flyover and then moved towards South Sulawesi DPRD building at Urip Sumoharjo Road. They also held two trucks as stages for the protests. Later, the protesters burned used tires, sang together "
Buruh Tani" by Marjinal, and pulling the barbed wires. The protesters began to disperse at 19:05
WITA, and police chief of Makassar, Arya Perdana, claimed that their aspirations have arrived into South Sulawesi DPRD. However, as of 19:40
WITA, students from the
State University of Makassar (UNM) and a group of drivers, were seen fighting each other using stones and bows. As a result, 6 people, accused of being provocateurs, were arrested by the local police while hiding within the campus of UNM, although they were later sent home by 04:00
WITA On 24 February, protesters from 16 organisations, including student elements, arrived below the flyover of Urip Sumoharjo Road at 14:45
WITA They also wore ropes on their left hands and prepared other attributes, including banners and a loudspeaker. Protests started at 3:35
WITA, and used tires were burned during the event. They began to disperse at 17:00 WITA. On 19 March, protesters under Muslim Students' Association (HMI) protested front of South Sulawesi DPRD at Urip Sumoharjo Road. They additionally burned used tires and gave a speech at middle of the road. The protesters finally began to disperse on 17:41 WITA after being accepted by parliament members. On 5 August, students from the State University of Makassar held a protest under a flyover road at AP Pettarani Road. They were seen flying Jolly Roger flags (see #Background) and carrying posters containing their demands, deeming that the proposed revisions to the (KUHAP) are not transparent and involve little public participation. One motorcycle driver was forced to get off his motorcycle and almost being assaulted by protesters after attempting to infiltrate them. Another protest occurred at South Sulawesi DPRD building, and they finally dispersed on 16:30 WITA. On 25 August, several alliances, including Makassar Democratic People's Federation and Contesting People's Union, as well as students from the Students' Union of State University of Makassar (UNM) and the Faculty of Law at the Islamic University of Indonesia, held protests at various places in Makassar. Among the locations include the buildings and headquarters of Makassar DPRD, South Sulawesi DPRD, Bank Sulselbar, Pertamina, RS Cahaya Medika, and the Alauddin-Pettarani Junction. They highlighted several corruption cases, which involved the construction project of a library in
Pangkajene Islands, the main ideas of
Bone Regency funds, and the corporate social responsibility funds from
Bank Indonesia (BI) and
Financial Services Authority (OJK)
Other cities in Sulawesi In
Palopo, non-governmental organisation Aspirasi held a protest front of Palopo mayor office on 29 March in support of Armed Forces Law. In
Kendari, students from
Haluoleo University protested front of the building of Southeast Sulawesi DPRD, and 100 joint personnels were deployed to guard the protests. They rejected budget cuts in various sectors. became a rallying cry for continued protest, 20 March. In
Manado, the student protesters under North Sulawesi Movement Alliance organised a
sit-in. They blocked the 17 Agustus Road, precisely front of Office, effectively causing traffic jams. Hundreds of personnels were deployed by local police at the North Sulawesi Governor's Office, then the protesters attempted to break the entrance gate, tearing apart several pieces of iron. They also burned a bier and used tires. After waiting for three hours, they were finally permitted to enter the governor's office by Head of National and Political Unity Body of North Sulawesi, Johny Suak. Later on 20 March, students under North Sulawesi Forward Alliance protested at North Sulawesi DPRD building. After being unable to meet parliament members, they infiltrated barricades installed by the police and clashed with them, causing damage within the building. Clashes between protesters and policemen began at 05:30 p.m., and three protesters were arrested during the event. In
Palu, hundreds of students gathered in front of the Central Sulawesi DPRD, mainly from
Tadulako University. The protest almost turned violent with students trying to get through the building gate. One student was injured in the head as the result of the commotion. In
Mamuju,
West Sulawesi, protests also occurred in Simpang Lima road held by dozens of students who demanded the free nutritious meal program to be evaluated. In
Bone, a demonstration rejecting the increase in the Rural and Urban Land and Building Tax (PBB-P2) rates ended in chaos. The demonstration prompted the Bone Regency Government to temporarily decide to postpone the 65% increase in PBB-P2 rates. The demonstration, escorted by 1,000 joint Indonesian army and police personnel, took place at the Bone Regent's office on 19 August. The demonstration, organized by the Bone People's Alliance (
Aliansi Rakyat Bone), initially proceeded peacefully during the day. However, it then turned anarchic, the demonstrators threw firecrackers and molotov cocktails, which were responded to by security officers by throwing tear gas, while carrying out sweeps and forced dispersal.
Maluku Islands In
Ambon, students from the State Islamic Institute of Ambon (IAIN Ambon), with their almamaters, protested in front of the Maluku DPRD building. The students rejected the free meal program and demanded the Presidential Instruction Number 1 of 2025 repealed while stating what Indonesia needs is free education. In
Ternate, hundreds of students gathered in front off the Ternate mayor office building and protested the free meal program by the government. The students laid out several demands such as free education, to repeal the Presidential Instruction Number 1 of 2025, allowances for teachers and university lecturers, as well as local issues such as demanding 50% reserved employment quota for women in the city government, rejecting land reclamation program in the city, and concern about the city's piped water infrastructure. The protest later turned violent with two journalists reportedly assaulted by the city's
Municipal Police. The next day on 25 February 2025, journalists and media workers in the city held a separate demonstration condemning the assault.
Alliance of Independent Journalists and Indonesian Union of Journalist's North Maluku chapter also condemned the incident as against freedom of press and a breach of laws. In
Morotai Island, protest was held predominantly by Pasifik University (UNIPAS) in front off the regent's office and parliament building (DPRD). The students brought a banner written "
Republik oligarki, Indonesia gelap, Malut butuh pendidikan gratis" (Oligarchic republic, dark Indonesia, North Maluku needs free education). The students criticized the free meal programs is ineffective and what Indonesian students need is free education.
Papua In
Manokwari, on 10 April, students' union of the
University of Papua (UNIPA) held demonstrations at three separate places: the UNIPA campus, Mansinam hostel, and Makalo stop signal. The participants were guarded by Manokwari regional police, and they also carried several banners, such as ('Armed Forces Law hastens genocide and ecocide in Papua'). During the event, two protesters were arrested by the police. The crowd negotiated with West Papua DPRD, , and the police. In
Wamena, thousands of students held a demonstration as a form of rejection of the government's free nutritious meal program on Monday, 17 February 2025. The students rejected the program, stating that what they need is instead free education and improvement on facilities. It is estimated that around 3,500 students participated, consisting of middle school, high school and university students. Thousands of students came from
Wamena,
Jayawijaya Regency and
Yahukimo Regency, based on the police information. A riot occurred at around 09.00
WIT, when the crowd moved towards the Menara Salib located in front of the Jayawijaya Regent's office and took place on Hom-Hom Road, several hundred meters from the Jayawijaya regent's office. In
Paniai, thousands of students from all levels (elementary, middle school, high School and vocational school) held a demonstration against the free nutritious meal (MBG) program on Monday, 24 February 2025. They went to the Paniai Regent's Office in Madi Village, and asked the government to prioritize free education. In
Deiyai, a Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) protest was held and attended by thousands of students from dozens of schools. They carried out a long towards the Deiyai regent's office. Wearing elementary, middle and high school uniforms, the students walked from the
Thomas Adii Football Field at around 09.30
WIT to the regent's office. In
Jayapura, a protest action by students of the
Cendrawasih University was carried out on Wednesday, 26 February 2025. They delivered their aspirations directly to the Papuan
House of Representatives regarding the Law on the Indonesian National Army and demanded the repeal of the law. On 7 April, students who are members of the central leadership committee of the Independent Forum of West Papua Students (FIM-WP) conducted a demonstration against
PT Freeport Indonesia at Ekspo Waena and Perumnas III Waena, Heram District. This peaceful protest started from the
Cenderawasih University campus and moved towards the Perumnas III taxi round. However, the protest was forcibly dispersed by joint TNI-Polri officers. The
Indonesian diaspora in Germany planned solidarity protests at the
Brandenburg Gate,
Berlin, on 1 March. The Indonesian diaspora in Australia organised solidarity protests at the
State Library Victoria,
Melbourne, on the same day. Indonesian students in Columbia University would later return to protest against the revision of Armed Forces law in front of Teachers College. In Germany, protesters gathered in late August and early September in
Aachen,
Berlin,
Bonn, Hannover, and
Cologne. Indonesian diaspora in the Netherlands held a demonstration on 4 September 2025, by marching from
ISS at the
Erasmus University Rotterdam to the
Indonesian Embassy in
The Hague. This action was intended as a form of solidarity for Affan Kurniawan, as well as all victims of state violence. == Reactions ==