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Indonesia: 6 Killed in Massive Protest Against Election Results

At least six people died after protesters clashed with police in Indonesia while demonstrating against election results which confirmed that President Joko Widodo had beaten his challenger, former general Prabowo Subianto, in the April 17 poll.

Protesters gathered outside the election supervisory agency in central Jakarta. Some carried wooden poles and some had smeared toothpaste around their eyes, a practice commonly carried out to eliminate the effects of tear gas.

Many left peacefully, but as night fell, others hurled firecrackers and other objects at officers and set blazes as they tried to breach the barbed wire separating them from the police. Police responded with rounds of tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannons.

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Indonesian police fired water cannons and rubber bullets at protesters setting fires and trying to breach barbed wire barricades.
Indonesian police fired water cannons and rubber bullets at protesters setting fires and trying to breach barbed wire barricades. Photo:Reuters
Joko Widodo won more than 85 million votes of 154 million cast, but retired general Prabowo Subianto has alleged
Joko Widodo won more than 85 million votes of 154 million cast, but retired general Prabowo Subianto has alleged "massive cheating and irregularities" and refused to concede defeat. Photo:Reuters
Medics were seen treating dozens of protesters affected by tear gas and using oxygen to revive some who had passed out.
Medics were seen treating dozens of protesters affected by tear gas and using oxygen to revive some who had passed out. Photo:Reuters
Indonesian authorities say 40,000 police and army personnel are on duty across Jakarta to maintain security.
Indonesian authorities say 40,000 police and army personnel are on duty across Jakarta to maintain security. Photo:Reuters
Chief Security Minister Menko Polhukam Wiranto said the government would temporarily block certain social media functions to prevent inflammatory hoaxes and fake news.
Chief Security Minister Menko Polhukam Wiranto said the government would temporarily block certain social media functions to prevent inflammatory hoaxes and fake news. Photo:Reuters
Police said at least 257 people had been detained who were suspected of starting riots.
Police said at least 257 people had been detained who were suspected of starting riots. Photo:Reuters
National Police Chief Tito Karnavian said reports of the deaths were being investigated.
National Police Chief Tito Karnavian said reports of the deaths were being investigated. Photo:Reuters
Published 22 May 2019
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