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Indonesia students rally against extending president's term

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Students protested in Indonesia today over high cooking oil prices and a mooted extension of President Joko Widodo's stay in office, despite attempts by the popular leader to dampen speculation of a plan being hatched to keep him in power longer.

Demonstrations took place in several parts of Indonesia, including South Sulawesi, West Java, and the capital Jakarta.

Hundreds of students wearing neon jackets marched in Jakarta towards Parliament today to...
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