Demonstrators clash with police over after President Joko Widodo reelected in Indonesia
Indonesian riot police officers fire a tear gas launcher to disperse supporters of Indonesian presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Wednesday.
“The limitations will be placed on the spreading of download and uploads photos and videos,” he said. “Again, it’s temporary and in stages.” Since early results predicted a clear win for Widodo, his challenger had been spoiling for a fight, alleging widespread cheating and foul play in the voting despite widespread consensus that it was largely well run. On Tuesday, Prabowo continued to challenge the vote, and vowed to take his case to the constitutional court.
Dedi Prasetyo, another spokesman with the national police, said more than 62 protesters were arrested. Among them were three people carrying guns on Tuesday, who admitted they planned to use the firearms in demonstrations the next day.
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