The alleged police brutality case during the 'Dark Indonesia' protest has been formally transferred to the Surabaya Police for further scrutiny.

Thousands of students took to the streets in cities across the country this week, decrying what they call Indonesia Gelap or “Dark Indonesia” and marking the first concerted resistance to the policies of Prabowo Subianto since the former general became president four months ago.

Hundreds of students and activists rallied in major Indonesian cities on Friday (February 21), staging 'Dark Indonesia' protests, opposing President Prabowo Subianto's policies including the $19 billion of spending cuts that they say undermine their support systems.

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Civil society groups across Greater Surabaya are once again staging a protest under the banner of Dark Indonesia ( Indonesia Gelap) today, Friday, February 21, demanding the government pass pro-people laws and revoke harmful policies.

Thousands of Indonesians rallied nationwide Friday to protest budget cuts by President Prabowo Subianto's government aimed at funding a free-meal programme and other big-ticket campaign pledges. Analysts have said the cuts were likely to shift funds to programmes like the $4.