Indonesia — 'Parliament of the streets' demands free education, health care

Monday, September 7, 2009 - 10:00

On August 25, a demonstration was held in Jakarta, organised by the Parliament of the Streets Alliance, at the inauguration of newly elected members of parliament. The protesters demanded free education for all citizens, free health programs, employment and housing programs for poor people.

Henri Anggoro, a leader of the Poor People's Union (SRMI), which organises in the sprawling shanty towns, said experience had shown that parliament ignores the interests of the people.

From GLW issue 809

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