• Indonesia dismisses police officer linked to the killing of a delivery driver.
• Protests against economic inequality prompted by the incident continue nationwide.
• At least 10 fatalities have been reported during the unrest.
• Demands for accountability are being raised by various student and rights groups.
• President has announced cuts to lawmakers' perks amid escalating tensions.

On Wednesday, Indonesian authorities dismissed police officer Cosmas K. Gae following an ethics violation related to his involvement in the death of delivery driver Affan Kurniawan, which triggered widespread protests. The officer's actions were described as “unprofessional” by National Police spokesperson Trunoyudo Wisnu Andiko, marking a significant response to the unrest sparked by the incident, which occurred when a paramilitary police vehicle struck and killed the driver, igniting a surge of anti-government protests across the country, according to SCMP, Channel News Asia, and Reuters.

The nation has been facing escalation in protests led by students, workers, and human rights groups, calling attention to issues of economic inequality and police brutality. Protests intensified following the death of Kurniawan, with demonstrators reportedly demanding accountability from lawmakers and changes in governmental spending policies aimed at reducing disparities highlighted by the incident, as noted by Al Jazeera and Reuters.

As a result of the protests, authorities have reported that at least 10 people have died, with some media outlets suggesting that approximately 20 individuals remain unaccounted for. Protests across Indonesia have seen incidents of lootings and confrontations with law enforcement, who have responded with tear gas and rubber bullets, according to Channel News Asia, SCMP, and Al Jazeera.

In a government response, President Prabowo Subianto has initiated plans to revoke certain perks for lawmakers, indicating a willingness to address some grievances expressed by the protestors. The situation remains tense as demonstrators continue to rally, with their demands including the release of detained protestors and investigations into police actions, per Channel News Asia, Reuters, and Al Jazeera.