Indonesia cancels election rule changes after mass protests
ABC News — August 22, 2024, 12:00 PM UTC
Indonesia's parliament has canceled plans to change election rules after mass protests against the government's attempt to annul Constitutional Court rulings on candidate nominations. The protests erupted as thousands gathered in Jakarta, leading to clashes with security forces. The new president will take office in October, and regional elections are scheduled for November, affecting 37 provinces and 415 regencies.
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