Jakarta violence: One dead after hardline Muslims protest, demand Christian governor Ahok be jailed
"ISIS in the World’s Largest Muslim Country"
Jewel Topsfield
November 5 2016 - 2:25AM
Jakarta: The streets of Jakarta erupted into violence on Friday night leaving one dead and scores of people injured as police clashed with demonstrators following a rally of about 150,000 people demanding the arrest of the city's Chinese Christian governor.
CNN reported that 75 people were treated in hospital, mostly related to exposure to tear gas and head injuries from thrown objects.
VIDEO - Jakarta protest: thousands demand governor's arrest Indonesia correspondent reports Jewel Topsfield outside the largest mosque in South-East Asia on Friday evening, where thousands of muslims are demanding the arrest of Jakarta's Chinese Christian governor.
Jakarta police spokesman Awi Setiyono told reporters an elderly man had died, possibly from the effects of tear gas, and four civilians and eight police officers were injured, according to AAP.
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Muslim protesters chant slogans near burning police trucks. Photo: AP
A protester holds up a blowtorch during a clash with police outside the presidential palace in Jakarta. Photo: AP
Protesters use sticks to attack riot police. Photo: AP
Demonstrators rally in Jakarta on Friday to demand the arrest of the city's governor. Photo: Jewel Topsfield
Dr Ratman, whose organisation is feeding protesters outside the Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta. Photo: Roni Bintang
People join the protests from their windows in Jakarta. Photo: Roni Bintang
A protester outside Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta on Friday afternoon. Photo: Roni Bintang
Community house Rumah Amanah Rakyat has prepared thousands of meals for people attending the Friday protests in Jakarta. Photo: Roni Bintang
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