Demonstrations in Indonesia escalated on Sunday with reports of looting at the homes of the finance minister and several lawmakers, as a fire started by protesters at a council building killed at least three people.
Frustration with lawmakers, accused of being oblivious to the struggles of common folk, snowballed into widespread violence after a delivery driver was fatally hit by a police tactical vehicle deployed to deal with protesters earlier decrying low wages and financial perks for legislators.
Southeast Asia’s largest economy is now grappling with unrest across major cities, including the capital Jakarta, marking the biggest challenge so far for Prabowo Subianto’s presidency less than a year into the ex-general’s rule.
Demonstrators on Sunday overpowered soldiers deployed outside Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati’s home near Jakarta, ransacked the property and looted…
