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Six Die, Protests Swell As Indonesia Plunges Into Post-Election Unrest
Demonstrations over the outcome of last month's presidential election gripped the heart of Indonesia's capital on Wednesday after an overnight face-off between police and protesters in which, according to Jakarta's governor, six people were killed.
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Indonesia Court Refuses To Drop 'Blasphemy' Governor's Trial
An Indonesian court on Tuesday refused to drop blasphemy charges against the Christian governor of the capital Jakarta, as hundreds of people protested outside the court where the trial is taking place.
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Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi Delays Indonesia Trip Amid Rohingya Crisis
Myanmar's de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Monday postponed a visit to Indonesia after protests over her country's bloody crackdown on Rohingya Muslims and a thwarted plot to attack its Jakarta embassy.
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Indonesia Executes Foreign Convicts Despite Protests
Indonesia Friday executed four drug convicts, three of them foreigners, by firing squad, an official said, drawing swift condemnation as Jakarta pushes on with its tough campaign of capital punishment.
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Indonesian Drivers Stage Violent Anti-Uber Protest
Thousands of Indonesian taxi and motorised rickshaw drivers today blocked major roads in the capital Jakarta, attacked vehicles and rallied outside parliament, in a violent protest against Uber and other ride-hailing apps.
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Indonesian Police Fire Tear Gas, Water Cannon at Jakarta Protesters
Residents facing eviction from a flood-prone part of Indonesia's capital of Jakarta clashed with police today, prompting security forces to fire tear gas and water cannon.
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Indonesian Islamic Minority Protests Mosque Closure, Fears Growing Intolerance
Members of an Indonesian minority Islamic sect protested today against the forced closure of one of their mosques amid concerns over rising religious intolerance in a country which is home to world's largest Muslim population.
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Executions in Indonesia Spark International Outrage
Indonesia faced a storm of international protest today for putting seven foreign drug convicts before a firing squad, but Filipinos rejoiced after a compatriot was spared at the last minute.
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Indonesians Collect Coins to Protest Australian Tsunami Comments
Indonesian demonstrators today delivered bags of coins to the Australian embassy, saying they were handing back tsunami aid money after Canberra sought to use the issue to pressure Jakarta into halting the execution of two Australians.
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Protesters to Mark May Day from Hong Kong to Istanbul
Tens of thousands of people across the globe were hitting the streets on Thursday for mass rallies marking International Labour Day, with Turkey a potential flashpoint on the anniversary of clashes that spawned a nationwide protest movement.
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Indonesian Christians stage Christmas protest at palace
Hundreds of Indonesian Christians held a Christmas service on Wednesday in front of the presidential palace in Jakarta to protest at the closure of their churches due to pressure by Muslim hardliners.
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Protest planned at Australian embassy in Jakarta as spy row grows
Australia warned travellers to Indonesia of a planned demonstration at its embassy in Jakarta on Thursday as anger grows over reports Canberra spied on top Indonesians, including the president and his wife.
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Fresh protests in Indonesia ahead of Miss World final
Hundreds of Islamic hardliners in Indonesia held a mass prayer session Saturday to express their opposition to Miss World, just before the final of the pageant began on Bali after weeks of protests.
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Security tightened at the venue of Miss World pageant in Indonesia
Security is tight ahead of the crowning of Miss World on Indonesia's resort island of Bali, where the event was moved following protests by Muslim hardliner groups.
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Indonesia to host Miss World final despite Muslim anger
The Miss World final takes place on the Indonesian resort island of Bali on Saturday after weeks of protests from Muslim hardliners and warnings that extremists could attack the pageant.
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Six Die, Protests Swell As Indonesia Plunges Into Post-Election Unrest
Demonstrations over the outcome of last month's presidential election gripped the heart of Indonesia's capital on Wednesday after an overnight face-off between police and protesters in which, according to Jakarta's governor, six people were killed.
-
Indonesia Court Refuses To Drop 'Blasphemy' Governor's Trial
An Indonesian court on Tuesday refused to drop blasphemy charges against the Christian governor of the capital Jakarta, as hundreds of people protested outside the court where the trial is taking place.
-
Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi Delays Indonesia Trip Amid Rohingya Crisis
Myanmar's de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Monday postponed a visit to Indonesia after protests over her country's bloody crackdown on Rohingya Muslims and a thwarted plot to attack its Jakarta embassy.
-
Indonesia Executes Foreign Convicts Despite Protests
Indonesia Friday executed four drug convicts, three of them foreigners, by firing squad, an official said, drawing swift condemnation as Jakarta pushes on with its tough campaign of capital punishment.
-
Indonesian Drivers Stage Violent Anti-Uber Protest
Thousands of Indonesian taxi and motorised rickshaw drivers today blocked major roads in the capital Jakarta, attacked vehicles and rallied outside parliament, in a violent protest against Uber and other ride-hailing apps.
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Indonesian Police Fire Tear Gas, Water Cannon at Jakarta Protesters
Residents facing eviction from a flood-prone part of Indonesia's capital of Jakarta clashed with police today, prompting security forces to fire tear gas and water cannon.
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Indonesian Islamic Minority Protests Mosque Closure, Fears Growing Intolerance
Members of an Indonesian minority Islamic sect protested today against the forced closure of one of their mosques amid concerns over rising religious intolerance in a country which is home to world's largest Muslim population.
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Executions in Indonesia Spark International Outrage
Indonesia faced a storm of international protest today for putting seven foreign drug convicts before a firing squad, but Filipinos rejoiced after a compatriot was spared at the last minute.
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Indonesians Collect Coins to Protest Australian Tsunami Comments
Indonesian demonstrators today delivered bags of coins to the Australian embassy, saying they were handing back tsunami aid money after Canberra sought to use the issue to pressure Jakarta into halting the execution of two Australians.
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Protesters to Mark May Day from Hong Kong to Istanbul
Tens of thousands of people across the globe were hitting the streets on Thursday for mass rallies marking International Labour Day, with Turkey a potential flashpoint on the anniversary of clashes that spawned a nationwide protest movement.
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Indonesian Christians stage Christmas protest at palace
Hundreds of Indonesian Christians held a Christmas service on Wednesday in front of the presidential palace in Jakarta to protest at the closure of their churches due to pressure by Muslim hardliners.
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Protest planned at Australian embassy in Jakarta as spy row grows
Australia warned travellers to Indonesia of a planned demonstration at its embassy in Jakarta on Thursday as anger grows over reports Canberra spied on top Indonesians, including the president and his wife.
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Fresh protests in Indonesia ahead of Miss World final
Hundreds of Islamic hardliners in Indonesia held a mass prayer session Saturday to express their opposition to Miss World, just before the final of the pageant began on Bali after weeks of protests.
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Security tightened at the venue of Miss World pageant in Indonesia
Security is tight ahead of the crowning of Miss World on Indonesia's resort island of Bali, where the event was moved following protests by Muslim hardliner groups.
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Indonesia to host Miss World final despite Muslim anger
The Miss World final takes place on the Indonesian resort island of Bali on Saturday after weeks of protests from Muslim hardliners and warnings that extremists could attack the pageant.
