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        "id": 2059066,
        "msgid": "indonesian-police-vow-humane-crowd-control-as-protests-loom-1793173812",
        "date": "2026-10-28 14:00:14",
        "title": "Indonesian police vow humane crowd control as protests loom",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Politics",
        "summary": "Indonesia\u2019s National Police say they will use preventive and pre-emptive measures and a humane approach to manage planned demonstrations in Jakarta, while respecting the public\u2019s right to express views. Police also outlined preparations including early engagement, security assistance and traffic management, urging protesters to avoid violence and the public to verify information.",
        "content": "<p>Our policing measures will remain preventive and preemptive,Jakarta\n(ANTARA) - The Indonesian National Police (Polri) reaffirmed its\ncommitment to using a humane approach to maintaining public order,\nincluding during demonstrations scheduled to take place across Jakarta\non Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe continue to prioritize a humane approach. Our policing measures\nwill remain preventive and preemptive,\u201d Polri Chief General Suyudi Ario\nSeto said at police headquarters in Jakarta.<\/p>\n<p>He stressed that the police respected citizens\u2019 right to express\ntheir views in public but urged demonstrators to refrain from\nviolence.<\/p>\n<p>Suyudi made the statement amid reports that the University of\nIndonesia Student Executive Board (BEM UI) and various community groups\nwere planning demonstrations at several locations across the capital on\nWednesday.<\/p>\n<p>BEM UI planned to stage a protest at the HI Roundabout in Central\nJakarta at around 2 p.m. local time.<\/p>\n<p>Separately, Polri Public Relations Division Head Inspector General\nEddizon Isir reiterated the force\u2019s commitment to serving the public\nthrough effective communication, a humane approach, and collaboration\nwith various communities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPolri respects every citizen\u2019s right to express their opinions in\npublic. As stipulated in Law No.\u00a09 of 1998, freedom of expression is a\nright that must be respected and protected,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Isir added that Polri\u2019s public order and security duties prioritize\nmany preemptive and preventive measures before resorting to\nproportionate law enforcement when necessary.<\/p>\n<p>He explained that preemptive measures include early detection,\nwarnings, and engagement with various segments of society to anticipate\npotential security risks.<\/p>\n<p>These efforts also aim to raise public awareness of the\nresponsibilities that accompany freedom of expression and the importance\nof verifying information before sharing it.<\/p>\n<p>Emphasizing the importance of prevention, Isir said police personnel\nwere prepared to provide security, protection, and assistance to\ndemonstrators and other members of the public during the protests.<\/p>\n<p>He added that Polri aimed to ensure the demonstrations proceeded\npeacefully while minimizing disruption to public activities through\ntraffic management, patrols, and communication with protest\ncoordinators.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesians in Europe urged to avoid protests amid\nrising unrest<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesia responds to Greenpeace protests on climate\nand living costs<\/p>\n<p>Translator: Nadia Putri, Tegar Nurfitra<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/indonesian-police-vow-humane-crowd-control-as-protests-loom-1793173812",
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