Indonesian police under fire for criminalising student paramedics
Indonesian authorities claim protests on May 1 resulted in chaotic demonstrations and had disrupted public order. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION: AFP
The University of Indonesia (UI) and several civil society organisations have condemned the police's alleged use of excessive force and criminalisation of student protesters during the May Day rally in Jakarta i n Ma y, describing the actions as an abuse of power that threatens citizens' democratic rights.
The criticism was sparked by the controversial naming of UI student Cho Yong Gi as a suspect, despite his role as a medical volunteer at the demonstration.
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