Analysis of Reactions to Nonviolent Public Protests Against Revolutionary Forces 3.1 Reasons for the Protests This study identifies five main reasons why people engage in protests: a. Protests related to natural resource extraction and environmental harm b. Grievances related to governance and taxation c. Issues concerning the judiciary and human rights violations d. Opposition to recruitment and arbitrary arrests e. Movements opposing revolutionary forces Among these five categories, protests driven by grievances related to governance and taxation were the most frequent, with 15 instances. This indicates that administrative procedures and taxation, which directly affect people’s daily lives, can easily spark public dissatisfaction and disputes. Protests related to natural resource extraction and environmental issues ranked second, with 13 instances. This suggests that the public is aware that the exploitation of natural resources can have harmful impacts not only in the present but also in the long term. It also reflects a growing awareness of and concern for environmental protection, particularly among local communities. Page - 7