At least six people were killed -- reportedly including a 17-year old high school student -- after two nights of rioting as police clashed with protesters opposed to the re-election of President Joko Widodo. Nearly 60,000 security personnel were deployed Thursday, nearly double the previous number, after Widodo vowed that he "won't tolerate" more riots. Authorities have blamed the violence on "provocateurs" that they claimed had come from outside Jakarta to stir up trouble. The elections commission office has been barricaded with razor wire and protected by scores of security personnel for days. Among the half dozen dead was a 17-year-old high school student and a 19 year-old, according to local media.

Source: The Nation Bangkok May 23, 2019 06:24 UTC