Viral Videos Ignite Indonesia's Justice Demands

In Indonesia, a viral video showed a 14-year-old boy, Arianto Tawakal, who died after allegedly being struck by a police officer, sparking national outrage. This follows last year's incident where Gojek driver Affan Kurniawan was killed by a police vehicle during a protest. Both cases highlight how graphic videos have become crucial in demanding justice, revealing a lack of public trust in state institutions. What does it mean for you? It means that in Indonesia, the spread of shocking videos is sometimes necessary to hold authorities accountable, but it also raises concerns about relying on such imagery for justice, potentially turning real suffering into mere spectacle.