Makassar Riots Tonight: Videotron And Police Motorbike Burned, Crowds Control The Street

Photo: Thamzil VOI Makassar Makassar

MAKASSAR - Unrest occurred in Makassar, South Sulawesi (Sulsel) in the aftermath of a demonstration against the Job Creation Law. The burning occurred at several points, the road was controlled by the masses.

A crowd that survived on Jalan Urip Sumoharjo, Makassar, burned a videotron in front of the South Sulawesi governor's office and a number of motorbikes belonging to the police.

Governor of South Sulawesi, Prof. HM Nurdin Abdullah gave a response regarding the current condition of the demonstrations carried out in the last two days related to the Omnibus Law.

Prof. NA stated that he appreciated the demonstration by students and workers who were genuinely fighting for the aspirations of the people in relation to the law.

"We understand it as a form of call to the intellectual conscience as campus people," said Nurdin, Thursday, October 8.

Therefore, Nurdin hopes that this action must be strictly maintained so that it remains on its original goal and runs peacefully, well, in an orderly manner.

"I hope that this action must be properly maintained so that it stays on its original goal and runs peacefully, orderly, obeying the rules and not becoming anarchist," he said.