Indonesian president Joko Widodo says he will not tolerate anyone disrupting security, the democratic process and the unity of Indonesia. The warning comes after post-election protests turned violent in the capital Jakarta.
We will not allow rioters to damage our country to damage the states of unity of the Republic of Indonesia. There is no choice. the military and the police will take firm action in accordance with the law.
Six people have reportedly been killed in violent protests in Jakarta. On Tuesday the nations of Election Commission confirmed president Joko Widodo had beaten his challenger with more than 55 percent of the votes. Prabowo subianto refused to accept the result citing widespread fraud he also urged all sides to refrain from violence.