Komnas HAM launches probe on Jakarta protest handling
At least one person died and 322 others were arrested after a protest in front of the Senayan Legislative Complex in Jakarta on Aug. 27, in which protesters from Pati, Central Java, called for stronger law enforcement against corruption.
On August 27, a protest in Jakarta involving Pati protesters from Central Java sought stronger law enforcement against corruption. The demonstration led to clashes with police, resulting in one death and 322 arrests. The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) has launched an investigation into the police's handling of the protest.
During a meeting with the National Police on Monday, Komnas HAM chair Anis Hidayah confirmed the commission would evaluate whether the police actions violated human rights, including potential abuses during arrests and information gathering. The investigation will assess 15 basic citizens' rights, such as equality before the law, witness protections, and access to legal aid for arrested individuals.
Komnas HAM plans to expand this probe to other law enforcement agencies, including the Attorney General's Office and the Supreme Court. Anis emphasized that freedom of expression is a constitutional right that the state must safeguard.
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