Protesters hold up posters during a rally marking the second year since Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto
\n\nStudent protests erupted across Indonesia over rising living costs, economic concerns and forest fires, with demonstrators criticising President Prabowo Subianto's policies on the second anniversary of his administration, said reports.
\n\nDemonstrations took place in Jakarta, Yogyakarta and Bandung in West Java on Tuesday, as students and civil society groups voiced concerns over economic pressures, environmental damage and civil liberties. In Jakarta, hundreds of university students gathered around the Tugu Tani monument, demanding action on rising living costs and the government's handling of forest and peatland fires. The fires have generated toxic haze, disrupted flights, forced school closures and raised public health concerns.
\n\nMore than 9,000 Indonesian police officers will be deployed in the capital Jakarta on Tuesday to handle protests marking President Prabowo Subianto's two years in office, authorities said, after polls showed his popularity was on the wane.
\n\nProtesters called on the government to declare the prolonged forest fires a national disaster, prosecute companies responsible for environmental damage, tackle corruption and make education and healthcare more affordable. They also demanded stronger protection for freedom of expression.
\n\nAccording to reports, protesters in Indonesia also…
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