On Thursday, thousands of Indonesians rallied for justice and a thorough inquiry into individuals they believe are responsible for the stampede that killed 135 people last month at the Kanjuruhan football stadium.
40 days have passed since the tragedy that took place after police sprayed tear gas at a domestic league football game, causing a tragic crush as spectators tried to leave. Arema FC supporters began the march with a prayer at in East Java's Malang city.
Protesters from regions outside of the Malang area joined the rally. Organizers have described the events leading up to the deaths of the football spectators as human rights violations.
“Do arrest and judge all actors behind and the executors on the field from the Kanjuruhan tragedy on October 1,” the Arema fans, known as “Aremania,” said in a written statement Thursday. “Make the Kanjuruhan tragedy a serious human rights violation and not just a minor human rights violation.
“Pay for all losses suffered by the victim and the victim’s family through compensation and restitution mechanisms.”
The protesters planned to visit several landmarks in Malang, including the Gajayana football stadium, Malang city square, and Malang City Hall.
40 days have passed since the tragedy that took place after police sprayed tear gas at a domestic league football game, causing a tragic crush as spectators tried to leave. Arema FC supporters began the march with a prayer at in East Java's Malang city.
Protesters from regions outside of the Malang area joined the rally. Organizers have described the events leading up to the deaths of the football spectators as human rights violations.
“Do arrest and judge all actors behind and the executors on the field from the Kanjuruhan tragedy on October 1,” the Arema fans, known as “Aremania,” said in a written statement Thursday. “Make the Kanjuruhan tragedy a serious human rights violation and not just a minor human rights violation.
“Pay for all losses suffered by the victim and the victim’s family through compensation and restitution mechanisms.”
The protesters planned to visit several landmarks in Malang, including the Gajayana football stadium, Malang city square, and Malang City Hall.
