Post-election riots turn Jakarta into a 'battlefield'
Protests that turned into riots against the results of the presidential election in the capital Jakarta, Indonesia, show no signs of cooling down.
Indonesia has deployed tens of thousands of soldiers and police on the streets of the capital Jakarta to ensure security. Photo: Getty
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| Protesters gathered in central Jakarta to protest President Joko Widodo's victory on May 22. Photo: AFP/Getty |
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| Protesters throw stones at police at Tanah Abang market in Jakarta on May 22. Photo: Getty |
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| Police chase protesters in Tanah Abang. Photo: Reuters |
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| Police detain a protester during clashes on May 22. Photo: Getty |
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| Police fired tear gas to stop the riotous crowd. Photo: Getty |
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| Police had to use large shields to avoid being attacked. Photo: Getty |
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| Protesters supporting opposition candidates march under the Indonesian flag. Photo: AP |
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| Many vehicles were burned during riots in the Slipi area of Jakarta. Photo: Getty |
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| Indonesian police and protesters during a clash on May 22. Photo: Getty |
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| A protester chants slogans in support of the opposition candidate. Photo: AP |
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| The streets of Jakarta became chaotic. Photo: AP |
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| A riot police officer fires tear gas to quell rioting. Photo: AP |
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| Protesters are trying to throw bottles, jars, bricks and stones at the police. Photo: AP |
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| Black smoke and tear gas on the streets of Jakarta. Photo: AP |
