JAKARTA - Dozens of protesters were sprayed with water cannons by officers as they stormed the House of Representatives building on Monday, August 25th. This measure was taken by the police to sterilize the courtyard of the House of Representatives building.

"Troops, advance!" the officers shouted.

According to VOI monitoring at 12:30 p.m. Western Indonesian Time (WIB), dozens of protesters, consisting of civilians, online motorcycle taxi drivers, and students, arrived on Jalan Gatot Soebroto from the direction of the TVRI building.

Meanwhile, the situation in front of the main gate of the House of Representatives appeared quiet. Some were pushed back by officers on the flyover towards Slipi, using water cannons.

As a result, dozens of protesters returned to the main gate of the House of Representatives building. The police action led to a chaotic situation again.

Today's demonstration rejected the fantastic allowances for members of the House of Representatives.


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