{
  "id": 19449836,
  "title": "Indonesia police deploy tear gas, water cannon in Yogyakarta unrest, detain 154",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/indonesia-police-deploy-tear-gas-water-cannon-in-yogyakarta-unrest",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-11T04:54:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/world/2026/11/11/indonesia-police-deploy-tear-gas-water-cannon-in-yogyakarta-unrest-detain-154/242821"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Yogyakarta, Indonesia witnessed unrest as police deployed tear gas and water cannon to disperse protesters. Over 150 individuals were detained following clashes between demonstrators and security forces, according to a police spokesman. The violence erupted after demonstrations took place across multiple Indonesian cities due to dissatisfaction with the government's economic management, response to wildfires, and stagnant wages. Approximately 100 people congregated near Yogyakarta's parliament, using firecrackers, rocks, and Molotov cocktails against the building. Police responded by employing tactical vehicles to disperse the crowd. Six Molotov cocktails and 12 firecrackers were seized as evidence. An AFP reporter witnessed police using tear gas and water cannon to control the situation. Yogyakarta police spokesperson Novita Eka Sari reported 154 arrests in connection with the unrest. National Police Chief Suyudi Ario Seto inspected the scene and promised a thorough investigation into the incident, questioning whether there were deliberate attempts to damage property or other objectives. Earlier, hundreds gathered near Yogyakarta's governor's office, advocating for increased minimum wages; this crowd dispersed before the ensuing violence. Surabaya, Indonesia's second-largest city, also saw protests over wildfires, rising food prices, and related concerns.",
  "summary": "YOGYAKARTA, Nov 11 — Indonesian police detained more than 150 people after protesters clashed with security forces...",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}