US shuts Indonesia missions; more protests planned
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Indonesian policemen stand guard outside the United States (US) embassy during a protest against a low-budget American film insulting to Muslims in Jakarta on Sept 19, 2012. The US has closed its diplomatic missions in Indonesia ahead of expected continuing protests over an anti-Islam film. -- PHOTO: AFP
JAKARTA (AP) - The United States (US) has closed its diplomatic missions in Indonesia ahead of expected continuing protests over an anti-Islam film.
The American Embassy in Jakarta and consulate offices in Surabaya, Medan and Bali were closed on Friday. The US Mission to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations also was shut.
Water cannons were deployed and spools of razor wire were rolled out in front of the embassy.
The embassy website warned that demonstrations could also focus on US businesses, especially fast food restaurants.
