Protests turn violent as Indonesians oppose new labor law

Protests turn violent as Indonesians oppose new labor law

Protests turn violent as Indonesians oppose new labor law

Protests turn violent as Indonesians oppose new labor law

Workers and students rallied across the country for the third consecutive day. (AFP)

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Protests turn violent as Indonesians oppose new labor law

Violence erupted in several provinces, especially in Jakarta during a rally near the presidential palace, where police fired tear gas, injuring dozens

Officials argue the law will encourage investment and help Indonesia anticipate changes brought by the automation of traditional industrial practices

Updated 08 October 2020

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JAKARTA: Protests in Indonesia turned violent on Thursday as workers and students rallied across the country for the third consecutive day against a controversial law that they say will erode workers' protections, trigger job insecurity and destroy the environment. Hundreds of people have been arrested across the country.

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