Indonesia protesters collide with police after the death of a taxi driver

Mass protests have erupted in cities in Indonesia with clashes between police and those present after the death of a driver to share a ride, which was struck by a police vehicle on Thursday night.

Twenty -year -old Afan Kurnyavan was involved in the action opposed to residential bonuses for politicians and problems with living costs.

On Friday, tear gases and water cannons were fired in crowds that gathered in the big cities of Jakarta and Surabaya, while some protesters threw cocktails and Molotov fireworks.

Differences are seen as a key test for President Prabovo SubiantoWith frustrations due to lack of jobs, low salaries, high taxes and increasing costs of life.

Afan Kurnawan’s funeral took place on Friday, with his former colleagues accompanying him to his last vacation spot.

They were joined by the head of Jakarta police ASEP Edie Suery, as well as Rike Dih politicians and former Jakarta Governor Anis Basvendan, who expressed hope that the case would be investigated in detail, but called for suppliers to stop their protest to maintain stability.

The police chief also reiterated an apology.

As this was happening, protesters gathered in front of the police staff to ask for justice for his death.

An apology was also issued to the family of G -n Kurniawan by President Prabo Subianto, who said he was “shocked and disappointed with the excessive action of the officers”.

Jakarta Governor, Praramono Anung, also visited the family of G -N Kurniawan, expressing condolences and offering financial assistance for funeral arrangements.

On Friday, seven members of the Mobile Brigade Corps (SATBRIMOB) were found to have violated the Police Professional Code of Ethics. ”

Over the day, the tension rose, with protesters trying to block a police convoy and throw rocks at vehicles.

The crowd continued to grow as students from the local university of Pertamina arrived.

Early the protesters had put a flag on a nearby pedestrian bridge that reads “arrest the damn officers.”

In Quitang, an area of ​​Central Jakarta, the tension rose as protesters headed to the road in front of the National Police Headquarters in Indonesia in Quatang, Central Jakarta. Earlier, they were blocked by the sea and army squads.

Police fired tear gas at protesters from the station, with protesters also trying to block a police convoy and throwing rocks at vehicles.

Despite the heavy rain, some protesters threw Molotov’s cocktails and fireworks to the police compound, BBC Indonesia, Kompas, said.

Protests were also observed outside Jakarta in West Java, Surakarta, Bandung and Medan.

Kurniawan funeral drones have shown thousands of riders who are supported, some on foot and others on their vehicles – many dressed in the distinctive green of their employer Gojek, a multifunctional application that includes services for sharing.

After the death of G -n Kurniawan, Gojek released a statement that reads: “Behind every green jacket there is a family, prayers and struggle.

“Afan Kurnyan was part of this trip and his departure leaves deep sorrow for all of us.”

The company added that it would provide support for the family of G -n Kurniawan.

While the protests – which are taking place this week – are about a wide range of problems, one of the main complaints is for a new monthly assistance for MPs.

They must receive 50 million rupees ($ 3.030; £ 2,250), which is almost 10 times the bigger than the minimum wage in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia and its largest city.

Protesters also require higher salaries, lower taxes and stronger corruption measures.