Posts misrepresent protest salute as support for Prabowo rival

Thousands of Indonesians took to the streets in October 2026 against economic hardship, corruption and Jakarta's handling of wildfires, but the three-finger salute that became a symbol of resistance during the rallies is not a gesture of support for a former rival of President Prabowo Subianto. The salute had also been used during protests in Hong Kong and Thailand, while a student union that organised the rallies told AFP the gesture was inspired by "The Hunger Games" a popular American series and is not affiliated with any individual or political group.