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The 17th Anniversary Of The Aksi Kamisan (Thursdays Protest)

Activists and families of victims of human rights violations, who are part of the Victims Solidarity Network for Justice (JSKK), are holding the Aksi Kamisan or Thursday Protest in front of the Presidential Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, on January 18, 2024. The Kamisan, which means Thursday, is a peaceful demonstration that has been taking place every Thursday since January 18, 2007, in front of the Presidential Palace. The families of victims of the atrocities committed around the fall of Suharto in 1998 are gathering there. The protest unites people connected to various human rights violations, including the mass crimes of 1965-1966, the enforced disappearance of activists in 1997-1998, and the assassination of activist Munir Said Thalib in 2004. Kamisan has become a symbol of the national struggle against past and present impunity, with significant youth participation. Human rights organizations and relatives of the victims are wearing black clothes, holding photographs of the victims, and carrying black umbrellas that may bear slogans. The umbrellas symbolize protection and the strength of faith, as well as shelter from the elements. This regular protest is also occurring in other parts of the country. While initially a silent protest, Kamisan now includes the reading of declarations, music, and other cultural activities. Each gathering ends with the delivery of a letter to the President and a prayer. (Photo by Afriadi Hikmal/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID	#10922107
Date Taken	18 January 2024
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Photographer	Afriadi Hikmal/NurPhoto
Category	Social Issue
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Afriadi Hikmal/NurPhoto

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