Protests Erupt in Indonesia After 21-Year-Old Motorcycle Taxi Driver Affan Kurniawan Killed by Police Vehicle

Affan Kurniawan

On August 28, 2025, Indonesia was rocked by the tragic death of 21-year-old Affan Kurniawan, a motorcycle taxi driver killed after being struck and run over by an armored police vehicle during a protest in Jakarta. The incident, which occurred outside the Indonesian House of Representatives, has sparked widespread outrage, fueling mass protests across the … Read more

Iran Pauses Controversial Hijab Laws Amid Protests

Iran Pauses Controversial Hijab Laws

Iran’s recent decision to pause the controversial “hijab and chastity law” has made headlines globally, raising questions about the future of the country’s restrictive dress code policies. The law, which had been set to come into effect on Friday, would impose harsher penalties for women and girls who fail to comply with Iran’s strict dress … Read more