Supporters of Prabowo Subianto, who lost the vote, set fire to vehicles in Jakarta Supporters of an unsuccessful presidential candidate have clashed with security forces and set fire to a police dormitory and vehicles in the Indonesian capital after the release of official election results. National Police spokesman Dedi Prasetyo said protests turned violent late on Tuesday and continued through the night. Police said they had arrested 20 "provocateurs".
Indonesia riots: protesters clash with security forces over election result
The Guardian - 22 May 2019 03:47
Supporters of Prabowo Subianto, who lost the vote, set fire to vehicles in Jakarta Supporters of an unsuccessful presidential candidate have clashed with security forces and set fire to a police dormitory and vehicles in the Indonesian capital after the release of official election results. National Police spokesman Dedi Prasetyo said protests turned violent late on Tuesday and continued through the night. Police said they had arrested 20 "provocateurs".
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