May Day Riots in Bandung 2026: Police Point to Anarchist Involvement, Several Detained

On May 1, 2026, during International Labor Day (May Day) commemorations in Bandung, West Java, riots erupted, with the West Java Police Chief indicating the involvement of anarchist groups. The Chief stated these groups were not laborers and were responsible for destroying public facilities and harassing motorists. Police have detained several suspects and investigations are ongoing.