Why GRIB Jaya Stepped In to Break Up the August Protests
Hercules deployed 500 of his men to disperse protesters accused of causing unrest. The mobilization appears have been planned in advance.
On August 25, 2026, during a commemoration of the Prophet Muhammad's birthday organized by the United Indonesian People's Movement (GRIB Jaya), some attendees decided to stay behind and engage in a strategic planning session. Hercules, the GRIB Jaya General Chair, known colloquially as Rosario de Marshal, called for this impromptu meeting.
Aware that a demonstration by the United Pati People’s Alliance (AMPB) was scheduled for the following day at the House of Representatives (DPR) building in Central Jakarta, the group decided to take preemptive measures. The meeting also saw the presence of H. Kurniawan, the General Chair of Gerakan Cinta Prabowo (Love Prabowo Movement). Kurniawan announced that both GRIB and his group were prepared to support security forces if the demonstration turned unruly.
Kurniawan, speaking in a joint statement with Hercules and other leaders of mass organizations, emphasized that GRIB and its allies were on standby around the clock in Jakarta, ready to act should the situation escalate. The extent of their potential actions, however, remained undisclosed.
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