More than 300 university students and police in Indonesia's capital were being treated in hospital on Wednesday, a day after violent clashes with police during nationwide protests triggered by a new law that critics say cripples the country's anti-corruption agency. Jakarta police chief Gatot Eddy Pramono told a news conference that at least 265 students and 39 police officers … [Read more...]
Indonesia riots: Tear gas, fire erupts as protesters clash with police in Jakarta
Indonesian police have deployed tear gas as supporters of losing presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto protested in Jakarta on Wednesday. WARNING: May contain graphic images. Pro-Subianto demonstrators had taken to the streets of Indonesia's capital after the announcement of official election results. The clashes first erupted late on Tuesday and authorities said six … [Read more...]