What’s behind widespread unrest in Indonesia?

Violence spreads after police vehicle kills delivery driver on motorcycle.

Violence has broken out on the streets of Indonesia after a motorcycle taxi driver was run over and killed by police.

The president has apologised and appealed for calm, but protests continue.

What’s driving the anger, and how will the government respond?

Presenter: Adrian Finighan

Guests:

Abigail Limuria – Cofounder of What Is Up Indonesia?, a digital media platform that unpacks Indonesian sociopolitics

Vedi Hadiz – Professor of Asian studies at the University of Melbourne

Wirya Adiwena – Deputy director of Amnesty International Indonesia

Source: Al Jazeera English | Read Full Story…