Coverage dated August 21, 2024

Thousands of Indonesians attempt to storm parliament to protest changes to election law

Headline from WFMZ Allentown

Indonesian police have fired tear gas and water cannon to disperse thousands of protesters who attempted to storm parliament after they tore down a section of fence and threw stones

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WFMZ Allentown
Thousands of Indonesians attempt to storm parliament to protest changes to election law (opens WFMZ Allentown)
Published Aug 21, 2024
WFMZ Allentown's feed description
Indonesian police have fired tear gas and water cannon to disperse thousands of protesters who attempted to storm parliament after they tore down a section of fence and threw stones
NBC News
Thousands attempt to storm Indonesia parliament to protest election law changes (opens NBC News)
Published Aug 21, 2024
NBC News's feed description
Police in Indonesia fired tear gas and water cannon to disperse thousands of protesters who attempted to storm parliament.
Newsweek
Thousands storm Indonesia's Parliament amid political chaos (opens Newsweek)
Published Aug 21, 2024
Newsweek's feed description
Police used tear gas and water cannons on protesters who opposed controversial new election laws outside Indonesia's Parliament.
Time
Indonesians Attempt to Storm Parliament Over Election Law (opens Time)
Published Aug 21, 2024
Time's feed description
Thousands of Indonesians attempted to storm parliament to protest changes to election laws. Police made efforts to disperse the crowd.

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