On November 4, peaceful protests, which demanded legal action against Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (Ahok) over his alleged blasphemy of Islam, turned violent after sunset. Police named several people suspected of opposing security officers and provoking the riots, while President Joko Widodo claims political actors took advantage of the unrest for their own ends.

After Failing to Meet the President

Friday, November 4

4pm
Demonstrator