Indonesia army deployed as post-election riots enter second day
- 5 years ago
Indonesian military were deployed on the streets of Jakarta as violence continue in the second day of post-election protests.
Footage shows police in riot gear firing what appear to be rubber bullets at a crowd of protesters on May 22.
Military can be seen arriving in a truck at the scene of the riots in Jakarta.
The violent protests broke out earlier this week after it was confirmed that President Joko Widodo won last month’s election.
At least eight people were killed and more than 700 injured in clashes this week, media reported.
Footage shows police in riot gear firing what appear to be rubber bullets at a crowd of protesters on May 22.
Military can be seen arriving in a truck at the scene of the riots in Jakarta.
The violent protests broke out earlier this week after it was confirmed that President Joko Widodo won last month’s election.
At least eight people were killed and more than 700 injured in clashes this week, media reported.