Rally turns violent in Jakarta as Muslim hardliners attack police
The ugly scenes -- just metres from the presidential palace -- marred an otherwise peaceful rally against governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, a Christian accused of insulting Islam.
Fri Nov 04 2016
Indonesia police make peace appeal ahead of hardliner rally
The much-hyped rally, planned for Friday, is expected to draw tens of thousands to the streets of the Indonesian capital in protest against governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama.
Thu Nov 03 2016
Jakarta on high alert as Muslim hardliners plan mass protest Friday
The protest was triggered by criticisms by Jakarta governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama of his opponents who cited a verse from the Quran to attack him previously.
Mon Oct 31 2016