Today's Top 3 News: What to Know About Aug. 27 Jakarta Protest
Here is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today.
Today's top three news headlines from August 28, 2026, revolve around the events surrounding the Jakarta protest on August 27. The first story details the police's use of water cannons and tear gas to disperse protesters near the parliament complex in Central Jakarta. Despite initial tear gas deployment, the crowd persisted in their protests.
The second headline concerns the police's assessment of the protest's intentions. They accused protesters outside the United Pati Society Alliance of intending only to cause damage. However, the police's public relations head, Senior Commissioner Budi Hermanto, noted that the AMPB protesters were orderly and had retreated after meeting with parliament representatives.
Lastly, the third story endeavors to fact-check viral videos purporting to show bus convoys transporting protesters from various regions to Jakarta for the DPR protest. The authenticity of these videos remains under scrutiny, with claims of buses originating from multiple locales including Lampung, Palembang, and Banyuwangi.
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