Dossier
Surabaya
Coverage of Surabaya in the Nexus archive.
- Dozens arrested in Indonesia after anti-government protest turns violent
Indonesian police arrested dozens of protesters in Surabaya after a rally against President Prabowo Subianto’s policies turned violent. Demonstrators protested a fuel price increase and the president’s free meals scheme, throwing rocks and setting fires.
- Indonesian policies draw scrutiny amid economic woes
Indonesia's rupiah fell to record lows amid economic and political turmoil, sparking protests and criticism of President Prabowo Subianto's policies. The Indonesian National Bank raised interest rates to 5.75% to stabilize the currency, but rising fuel and food costs continue to strain households.