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Jakarta protests: Fireworks, tear gas mark Jokowi’s re-election

Protests turned violent for a second consecutive night in Jakarta following the re-election of President Widodo.

Fire crackers explode near supporters of presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto during clashes with the police in Jakarta, Indonesia, Wednesday, May 22, 2019. Indonesian President Joko Widodo said au — Fireworks explode near supporters of presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto during clashes with the police in Jakarta. [Dita Alangkara/AP]

Supporters of presidential candidate and former military general Prabowo Subianto took to the streets of Indonesia claiming widespread fraud before, during and after the polls that saw incumbent Joko “Jokowi” Widodo re-elected.

Major roads and public transport routes were shut in the centre of the capital, Jakarta, with 40,000 police and soldiers deployed across the city to maintain security this week.

The Elections Oversight Body and the General Elections Commission have denied that major fraud took place.

Protesters threw fireworks and rocks at the police, who responded by firing tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannons.

Medical workers were seen treating dozens of protesters affected by tear gas and using oxygen to revive some who had passed out.

At least six people were reported to have died in the protests.

A police officer fires his tear gas launcher at supporters of Indonesian presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto during a clash in Jakarta, Indonesia, Wednesday, May 22, 2019. Indonesian President Jok — President Joko Widodo said the situation in the country's capital has been brought under control. [Dita Alangkara/AP]

Indonesian protesters clash with the police during a protest outside of the Election Supervisory Board (Bawaslu) building, following the announcement of the presidential election in Jakarta, Indonesia — According to authorities, six people were killed in rioting during the first two days of protests. [Adi Weda/EPA]

Protesters hurl stones during a riot near the Election Supervisory Agency (Bawaslu) headquarters in Jakarta, Indonesia, May 22, 2019. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan — Protesters throw stones during a riot near the election supervisory agency (Bawaslu) headquarters. [Willy Kurniawan/Reuters]

Police disperse protesters at Tanah Abang in Jakarta, Indonesia May 22, 2019 in this photo taken by Antara Foto. Antara Foto/Galih Pradipta/ via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY — The government temporarily blocked social media apps in a move aimed to prevent inflammatory hoaxes and fake news that could fan unrest. [Galih Pradipta/Antara Foto via Reuters]

A policeman walks past a damaged window after last night''s riot following the announcement of last month''s presidential election results at the Election Supervisory Agency (Bawaslu) headquarters in Ja — President Joko Widodo called for calm on the streets, while Subianto also called upon the protesters to go home and avoid violence. [Willy Kurniawan/Reuters]

Workers clean the road after a riot outside Indonesia''s Election Supervisory Agency (Bawaslu) headquarters following the announcement of last month''s presidential election results in Jakarta, Indonesi — Workers clean the road after a riot outside Bawaslu headquarters. [Willy Kurniawan/Reuters]