Protests in Indonesia turn violent as parliament building set alight

30 Aug 2025 • 6:49 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • An angry mob set fire to a local parliament building in Makassar, the capital city of South Sulawesi province, Indonesia.
  • The blaze began late Friday, with television reports showing the provincial council building alight overnight.
  • At least three people were confirmed dead as a result of the fire, with their bodies retrieved by Saturday morning.
  • Five other individuals were hospitalised with injuries, including burns or broken bones sustained from jumping from the building.
  • Fadli Tahar, a local disaster official, confirmed the casualties and injuries.

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