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President's security minister says protests had been contained and pledges fair investigation into what led to unrest.
Indonesia
Indonesia23 May 2019 03:30 GMT
Indonesian police arrest hundreds of people as fresh rioting erupts overnight after announcement of election result.
Indonesia22 May 2019 15:05 GMT
Hundreds also wounded as protests erupt for a second day across Jakarta after incumbent Jokowi was confirmed president.
Indonesia22 May 2019 07:26 GMT
Indonesian police say situation turned ugly when some protesters refused to leave and began throwing Molotov cocktails.
Asia Pacific21 May 2019 04:56 GMT
Early announcement by elections commission comes hours before expected opposition protests challenging the results.
Indonesia28 Apr 2019 19:33 GMT
Election commission official says 272 workers died mostly from overwork-related illnesses days after disputed polls.
Indonesia18 Apr 2019 15:29 GMT
Fears of violence as President Widodo announces vote victory and his rival Prabowo does the same citing ballot-rigging.
Indonesia16 Apr 2019 19:02 GMT
In need of development funding from Jakarta, Aceh's largest political party hedges its bets on presidential vote.
Indonesia16 Apr 2019 15:00 GMT
Indonesia works hard to get the ballot to the remotest parts of the vast archipelago.
Indonesia12 Apr 2019 01:33 GMT
The armed forces were banned from politics in 2004, but the general remain powerful behind the scenes.
AJ IMPACT11 Apr 2019 03:57 GMT
President's failure to deliver on promises could swing voters in favour of his opponent Subianto.
Indonesia09 Apr 2019 03:31 GMT
With both candidates pandering to the religious right, liberals and minorities wonder whether it’s worth voting at all.
Indonesia08 Apr 2019 07:33 GMT
There are almost nine million Indonesians living abroad, a key constituency for the contenders Widodo and Subianto.
Counting the Cost30 Mar 2019 13:50 GMT
As Indonesia is on the road to becoming one of the world's biggest economies, we look at challenges facing the country.
Indonesia24 Mar 2019 09:35 GMT
Opening of seven elevated and six underground stations is seen as crucial to tackling some of world's worst congestion.
Asia Pacific18 Feb 2019 03:59 GMT
Prabowo Subianto falters after President Joko Widodo asks him about policies to support start-up companies in TV debate.