Jakarta riots: Indonesian president says he will not tolerate threats to unity

Second night of violence after six people died in clashes that flared after official election results gave Joko Widodo victory

Political tension over disputed election results spilled into angry clashes for a second consecutive night in the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, with protesters hurling rocks and firecrackers at police, who responded with tear gas.

Thousands gathered at Indonesia’s election supervisory agency on Wednesday, protesting against what they claimed was widespread fraud in the 17 April presidential poll.

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