Why the Indonesia protests blew up: 5 things to know

Prabowo orders 'firm' action as seven dead and more rallies planned

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Armed Indonesian military personnel march at the National Monument complex in Jakarta on Aug. 31 as they prepare for deployment amid widespread antigovernment protests. © Reuters

ISMI DAMAYANTI and REZHA HADYAN

JAKARTA -- A wave of protests has swept across Indonesia in recent days, leaving seven people dead and destroying police headquarters, legislative facilities and other sites.

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