Indonesian troops flood Jakarta streets after post-election riots

By THE MANILA TIMES

May 23, 2019 6:54 pm

Indonesian protesters throw stones at riot police during a demonstration against the re-election of Indonesian president in Jakarta on May 22, 2019. AFP PHOTO

JAKARTA: Tens of thousands of Indonesian military and police were deployed on the streets of Jakarta Thursday, as a deadline approached for a presidential challenger to file an appeal over claims of widespread cheating in last month's election.

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