Yogyakarta Youth Pledge Day Demo Turns Violent, Clashes with Police
A demonstration commemorating Youth Pledge Day in Yogyakarta escalated into riots, leading to clashes with police. Protesters, who moved from Malioboro to the Tugu Yogyakarta area, retaliated with stones and fireworks. Police attempted to disperse the crowd using tear gas.
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