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The losing presidential candidate has alleged the April 17 polls were marked by ‘massive and systematic’ electoral fraud, and claims he won the election by securing 52 per cent of the vote.
The losing presidential candidate has alleged the April 17 polls were marked by ‘massive and systematic’ electoral fraud, and claims he won the election by securing 52 per cent of the vote.
The retired general has requested legal protection from Security Minister Wiranto, who is among four of President Widodo’s top officials that Kivlan allegedly ordered hitmen to assassinate in a plot linked to the Jakarta riots.
The retired general has requested legal protection from Security Minister Wiranto, who is among four of President Widodo’s top officials that Kivlan allegedly ordered hitmen to assassinate in a plot linked to the Jakarta riots.
Two suspects arrested after the May 21-22 Jakarta riots told police they received orders from Kivlan. Police remain on high alert for further violence before Friday, when Prabowo’s election-rigging claims will be heard.
Two suspects arrested after the May 21-22 Jakarta riots told police they received orders from Kivlan. Police remain on high alert for further violence before Friday, when Prabowo’s election-rigging claims will be heard.
The first hearing on losing presidential challenger Prabowo Subianto’s claims will take place on June 14, with a decision expected by June 28. The defence minister last week warned of ‘bigger riots’ after the May 21-22 Jakarta clashes.
The first hearing on losing presidential challenger Prabowo Subianto’s claims will take place on June 14, with a decision expected by June 28. The defence minister last week warned of ‘bigger riots’ after the May 21-22 Jakarta clashes.
Initial investigations by the country’s National Commission on Human Rights found religious teachers with links to defeated presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto were involved.
Initial investigations by the country’s National Commission on Human Rights found religious teachers with links to defeated presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto were involved.
The 22-year-old man was severely injured after trying to blow himself up in Kartasura, Central Java. Police continue to be targets as the country grapples with post-election instability.
The 22-year-old man was severely injured after trying to blow himself up in Kartasura, Central Java. Police continue to be targets as the country grapples with post-election instability.
Powerful political figure Mualem issued a call for a referendum in the once war-torn region, saying the country is no longer clear on the question of democracy.
Powerful political figure Mualem issued a call for a referendum in the once war-torn region, saying the country is no longer clear on the question of democracy.
The retired two-star general allegedly ordered the assassination bid’s field operator to provoke the Jakarta riots on May 21-22.
The retired two-star general allegedly ordered the assassination bid’s field operator to provoke the Jakarta riots on May 21-22.
The suspects, which include a Malaysian citizen who believes Muslims taking part in democratic elections should be killed, were detained in a swoop operation, police said.
The suspects, which include a Malaysian citizen who believes Muslims taking part in democratic elections should be killed, were detained in a swoop operation, police said.
His anti-foreigner rhetoric faced questions when he flew out of Jakarta this week on a private jet with two Russian parliamentary officials. And his rejection of the election results only seems to go so far, analysts say.
His anti-foreigner rhetoric faced questions when he flew out of Jakarta this week on a private jet with two Russian parliamentary officials. And his rejection of the election results only seems to go so far, analysts say.
Jerry Duane Gray, who served in the US Air Force, converted to Islam and took Indonesian citizenship in 2010. His rant claimed communist forces were taking over as deadly riots rocked the capital of Jakarta.
Jerry Duane Gray, who served in the US Air Force, converted to Islam and took Indonesian citizenship in 2010. His rant claimed communist forces were taking over as deadly riots rocked the capital of Jakarta.
A post-election assassination plot targeting four security officials, including the intelligence chief and a cabinet minister, was designed to destabilise Joko Widodo’s leadership, police say.
A post-election assassination plot targeting four security officials, including the intelligence chief and a cabinet minister, was designed to destabilise Joko Widodo’s leadership, police say.
The suspects are believed to be linked to a plan to kill four state officials and a pollster as part of a broader plot to sow discord. Details have also emerged of religious teachers directing youngsters to take part in the riots.
The suspects are believed to be linked to a plan to kill four state officials and a pollster as part of a broader plot to sow discord. Details have also emerged of religious teachers directing youngsters to take part in the riots.
The violence was triggered by demonstrations on Tuesday by supporters of losing presidential candidate Prabowo, who rejected the elections results.
The violence was triggered by demonstrations on Tuesday by supporters of losing presidential candidate Prabowo, who rejected the elections results.
Tito Karnavian is winning praise for the police force’s restraint in dealing with ‘unprecedented provocation’ during Tuesday’s unrest.
Tito Karnavian is winning praise for the police force’s restraint in dealing with ‘unprecedented provocation’ during Tuesday’s unrest.
Two of 442 detained protesters belong to a group that sent Indonesians to fight in Syria, police said, adding that the suspects had intended to ‘carry out jihad’ during the riots.
Two of 442 detained protesters belong to a group that sent Indonesians to fight in Syria, police said, adding that the suspects had intended to ‘carry out jihad’ during the riots.
After several people died in violent protests in Jakarta, messages spread on social media blaming the deaths on ‘police from China’.
After several people died in violent protests in Jakarta, messages spread on social media blaming the deaths on ‘police from China’.
Protesters in Jakarta and elsewhere attacked police with Molotov cocktails, slingshots with marbles, and rocks to express their opposition to the nation’s election results.
Protesters in Jakarta and elsewhere attacked police with Molotov cocktails, slingshots with marbles, and rocks to express their opposition to the nation’s election results.
President Joko Widodo clinched victory with a 10 percentage point lead when the final count was released early on Tuesday, but challenger Prabowo Subianto is claiming ‘massive cheating and irregularities’, and supporters are calling for a ‘people power’ movement.
President Joko Widodo clinched victory with a 10 percentage point lead when the final count was released early on Tuesday, but challenger Prabowo Subianto is claiming ‘massive cheating and irregularities’, and supporters are calling for a ‘people power’ movement.
Widodo and running mate Ma’ruf Amin won by 55.5 per cent 44.5 per cent margin over Prabowo Subianto and Sandiaga Uno.
Widodo and running mate Ma’ruf Amin won by 55.5 per cent 44.5 per cent margin over Prabowo Subianto and Sandiaga Uno.
On Friday, a bomb-maker known as ‘Mr Beard’ was detained in West Java, bringing the total number of terror arrests this month to 31, with 11 bombs also seized.
On Friday, a bomb-maker known as ‘Mr Beard’ was detained in West Java, bringing the total number of terror arrests this month to 31, with 11 bombs also seized.
Analysts say extremists are looking to exploit the country’s restive atmosphere amid the opposition’s accusations of vote rigging in last month’s national polls.
Analysts say extremists are looking to exploit the country’s restive atmosphere amid the opposition’s accusations of vote rigging in last month’s national polls.
Plot is the first time local grievances have been exploited by Isis to inspire foreign militants to launch attacks in the country – a development counterterrorism experts call ‘extremely worrying’.
Plot is the first time local grievances have been exploited by Isis to inspire foreign militants to launch attacks in the country – a development counterterrorism experts call ‘extremely worrying’.
The father of Muhammad Aiman Syazwan Mohd Fouzi is in jail for drug offences, leaving the 12-year-old as the family’s sole breadwinner.
The father of Muhammad Aiman Syazwan Mohd Fouzi is in jail for drug offences, leaving the 12-year-old as the family’s sole breadwinner.
The deadly new phenomenon sees women radicalised by IS ideology taking their children’s lives and their own in pursuit of martyrdom, while experts say the rise in the radicalisation of married couples is endangering entire families.
The deadly new phenomenon sees women radicalised by IS ideology taking their children’s lives and their own in pursuit of martyrdom, while experts say the rise in the radicalisation of married couples is endangering entire families.
With support building for the opposition leader Prabowo Subianto, concerns are rising about the threat of a people-power movement similar to the one in 1998 that left hundreds dead – this time backed by extremist Islamic groups.
With support building for the opposition leader Prabowo Subianto, concerns are rising about the threat of a people-power movement similar to the one in 1998 that left hundreds dead – this time backed by extremist Islamic groups.
Joko Widodo has indicated he will focus on human development. He is also likely to continue launching more infrastructure projects, including joint ventures with China.
Joko Widodo has indicated he will focus on human development. He is also likely to continue launching more infrastructure projects, including joint ventures with China.
The increasing push by Muslim hardliners for wider implementation of Sharia laws in Indonesia will strengthen if Prabowo Subianto wins the election, say experts and activists.
The increasing push by Muslim hardliners for wider implementation of Sharia laws in Indonesia will strengthen if Prabowo Subianto wins the election, say experts and activists.
The discovery of marked votes ahead of overseas voting on Sunday casts a shadow over next week’s general election. The ballots were found after a complaint lodged by an opposition campaign team member.
The discovery of marked votes ahead of overseas voting on Sunday casts a shadow over next week’s general election. The ballots were found after a complaint lodged by an opposition campaign team member.
Anger over Chinese investments and an influx of mainland workers is causing anxiety among Chinese-Indonesians and sparking fears presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto will stoke the fire of racial tensions
Anger over Chinese investments and an influx of mainland workers is causing anxiety among Chinese-Indonesians and sparking fears presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto will stoke the fire of racial tensions