Indonesia will not tolerate security disruptions, president says


  • World
  • Wednesday, 22 May 2019

FILE PHOTO: Indonesia's incumbent presidential candidate Joko Widodo gestures as he speaks during a campaign rally at Gelora Bung Karno stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia, April 13, 2019. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan/File Photo

JAKARTA (Reuters) - President Joko Widodo will not tolerate anyone disrupting security, the democratic process and the unity of Indonesia, he said on Wednesday, following rioting in Jakarta, the capital, after official election results were announced.

"We will not give any space for rioters who try to damage our country, the state of unity of the Republic of Indonesia," Widodo told reporters. "There is no choice, the military and police will take firm action in accordance with the law."

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