7 hours agoFights continue in Indonesia due to lawmakers' excessive spending
Periskopi(9 months ago)
(9 months ago)The clashes between protesters and security forces continue, as public anger for a huge bailout for lawmakers sparked demonstrations since Monday in Surabaya, Indonesia. Police fired water cannons and tear gas to disperse thousands of protesters dropping stones gathered near the local parliament building, writes [...]
The clashes between protesters and security forces continue, as public anger for a huge bailout for lawmakers sparked demonstrations since Monday in Surabaya, Indonesia.
Police fired water cannons and tear gas to disperse thousands of protesters dropping stones gathered near the country's parliament building, AA writes.
The riots were caused by a monthly payment for 50 million Indonesian rupees (approximately $3.075) housing granted by MPs -- a sum nearly ten times higher than the minimum wage in Jakarta. / KP/ Periscopi/
