Students raise their hands during a peaceful protest outside the Yogyakarta Regional Representatives Council (DPRD) building in Yogyakarta, on Oct. 28, 2026. The demonstrators called for higher minimum wages, better wildfire management, and measures to address the rising cost of living. `

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