Indonesian Civil Groups Express Concern Over Repression During Surabaya Demonstrations
A coalition of Indonesian civil society groups, Koalisi Gerakan Warga Sadar Surabaya, has voiced strong concerns over the excessive use of force and arrests of students during demonstrations, particularly in Yogyakarta. University academics have also criticized the actions, deeming them a threat to the foundations of democracy.
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