May Day Protesters Push Against Police Barricades in Jakarta

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Indonesia workers clashed with police at barricades outside the Istana Negara presidential palace in Jakarta on May 1, International Workers’ Day. This footage shows protesters attempting to break through a barricade as police push back. According to reports, police successfully held them back, and one person was detained. Issues raised by the workers including wage equality, evictions, and a tax amnesty bill, according to Liputan6.com. Credit: Instagram/ajobla