JAKARTA: Indonesian police said a suspected explosion outside the venue of a live presidential debate in the capital Jakarta was caused by fireworks.
Police officials said a loud noise was heard and thick grey smoke was seen immediately after in the area, where dozens of supporters of the two presidential candidates – President Joko Widodo and Prabowo Subianto – had gathered.
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