Student Demonstrations Continue Across Jakarta, Bandung Amid Police Tensions
As of June 15, 2026, student-led demonstrations persisted in Jakarta, Bandung, and other Indonesian cities, with law enforcement agencies reporting increased coordination to manage the gatherings. The protests, organized by groups such as BEM UI (University of Indonesia’s Student Council), have drawn attention for their scale and the complex interplay between demonstrators and authorities. According to Divisi Humas Polri, the BEM UI action at Bundaran HI did not submit a formal notice, a requirement under Indonesia’s 2012 Law on Assembly, which has fueled tensions between organizers and police.
Police in Jakarta reported diverting traffic and temporarily halting demonstrations near key locations like Sudirman Street, as seen in a video shared by detikNews. In one instance, officers reportedly apologized to protesters and requested they relocate to Monas, a move described as “unusual” by analysts.
