Factbox-A tumultuous week in Indonesian politics as transition nears


People attend a protest outside the Indonesian Parliament against the revisions to the country's election law, which analysts believe goes through a rushed process of legislation and is designed to block a popular candidate from running as the capital's governor in Jakarta, Indonesia, August 22, 2024. REUTERS/Ajeng Dinar Ulfiana

JAKARTA (Reuters) - Thousands protested in cities across Indonesia on Thursday, capping a dramatic week in politics in the world's third-largest democracy as President Joko Widodo, better known as Jokowi, enters the final weeks of his decade in office.

Following are the details of the significant political developments leading up to the protests:

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