Surabaya Protest: Women's Groups Demand Policy Review, Criticize National Leadership
Hundreds, primarily women, demonstrated in Surabaya, East Java, protesting various government policies. Key demands included a total leadership review, addressing environmental crises, halting wasteful spending, improving governance, and ending military repression in civilian affairs. The protest also highlighted the tax on sanitary pads.
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