Jakarta Deploys Over 9,500 Personnel to Secure Protests, Balancing Democratic Rights and Public Order
Jakarta is deploying over 9,500 joint personnel from police, military, and local authorities to secure numerous public gatherings scheduled for October 20, including protests marking the second anniversary of the Prabowo-Gibran administration. The operation aims to balance the protection of democratic rights with maintaining public order and traffic flow.
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