Mass protests and unrest have spread across Indonesia, with reports of looting at a politician's home in South Jakarta and clashes between demonstrators and authorities in multiple cities on Saturday, August 30th. In South Jakarta, a crowd reportedly looted items including a refrigerator, clothing, and televisions from the home of DPR member Eko Patrio late Saturday night. Further incidents include reports of authorities using force against demonstrators in Kebumen, where 20-30 students and students were detained at the Kebumen Police Station and allegedly received repressive treatment. In Bandung, areas including Dipatiukur, Trunojoyo, Riau, Dago Lower, Pusdai, Tamansari, Upi, and Ciwaruga were designated as "Red Zones," indicating heightened unrest, while Unpas and Dago Elos were marked as "Safe Zones." Footage circulating online shows street protests captured by an action camera, and a video journalist's work was reportedly taken down from YouTube after they were allegedly hit by police. One witness in Jakarta claimed that TNI (Indonesian National Armed Forces) intervention saved demonstrators from potential harm by police, stating, "If there is no TNI, I don't know what it will be like." Another unconfirmed report from Pejompongan alleged that a provocateur arrested by police was identified as part of TNI intelligence. In Central Jakarta, Brimob (Brigade Mobile Police) were reportedly captured on CCTV committing violence against residents at a warung. The situation in Pondok Gede was also noted as active in the early hours of Sunday, August 31st. Additionally, early Sunday morning reports indicated shooting from authorities at Grahadi, with individuals who had not yet dispersed. Amidst the widespread unrest, one social media user expressed gratitude for prayers as their relative "is starting to improve," suggesting some individuals may have been injured in the protests. Analysis of the situation suggests potential factional divisions within government bodies and attempts by some to elevate the military's position, with an assertion that "none of them are with the civilians and they wield weapons against us."
