Fact Check: Did These Videos Show Protests in Indonesia in July-August 2026?
Fact check - Of the ten sample videos collected by Tempo on social media X, most were not of protests that took place from late July through August 7,
A series of videos circulating on X social media from July 27 to August 7, 2026, showed protests in Indonesia. These videos claimed to depict student-led demonstrations against government policies, specifically at the House of Representatives (DPR RI) building and the State Palace. However, the Tempo Fact Check Team discovered these videos were being used out of context.
Most footage showcases protests that occurred on June 12, 2026, not July and August 2026 as the videos suggest. The Tempo Fact Check Team reviewed ten video samples, finding that each video depicted a different protest from June 12, 2026. These demonstrations included calls for the evaluation of a free nutritious meal program, opposition to the Merah Putih Village Cooperative, and criticism of the Attorney General's Office.
The Tempo Fact Check Team found that most videos were shared incorrectly, with footage taken from June 12, 2026, being repurposed to appear as if they were from July and August 2026.
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