At least 20 people are missing following violent protests that have gripped cities across Indonesia over the past week, a human rights group has warned.
Mass protests first erupted on 25 August, prompted by anger over the perks and benefits given to lawmakers, including a controversial housing allowance. Public fury escalated further when a motorcycle taxi driver, 21-year-old Affan Kurniawan, was run over by a police vehicle at a protest site.
At least six people have been killed since the protests began, while 20 people remain missing, according to a statement released by the Commission for the Disappeared and Victims of Violence.
The United Nations on Monday called for an investigation into alleged use of disproportionate force in the protests. “All security forces, including the military when deployed in a law enforcement capacity, must comply with the basic principles on the use of force and firearms by law enforcement officials,” said UN human rights office spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani.
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