Indonesia Faces Unrest Amid Protests, Violence, and Political Tensions

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Protests in Indonesia have turned violent due to deep-rooted economic and social inequalities, with citizens demanding government action amid rising youth unemployment and a shrinking middle class, leading to clashes, tear gas, and looting in Jakarta.
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