Jakarta deploys troops against muggers, stirring dark memories
Jakarta has deployed joint police-military patrols to combat a surge of violent motorbike muggings, a move welcomed by many residents but criticized by rights groups. The deployment raises concerns about blurring lines between law enforcement and military authority, evoking memories of past authoritarian abuses in Indonesia.
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