In Pictures: Protest erupts in Indonesia following election results

Incumbent Indonesian President Joko Widodo was re-elected after winning the president election over his rival retired General Prabowo Subianto, on May 21, 2019. Protesters took part in a demonstration outside the elections oversight body (Bawaslu) building in Jakarta. Indonesian police had to shoot tear gas to disperse the crowd. Heavily armed Indonesian troops were also on high alert amid fears of civil unrest.

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May 22, 2019, 5:22 pm SGT
Protestors shoot fireworks at police during clashes in Jakarta on the evening of May 22, 2019.
Protestors shoot fireworks at police during clashes in Jakarta on the evening of May 22, 2019.ST PHOTO: ARIFFIN JAMAR
Police and protestors clash in Jakarta on May 22, 2019.
Police and protestors clash in Jakarta on May 22, 2019.ST PHOTO: ARIFFIN JAMAR
A clash between protesters and police outside the election supervisory agency in Jakarta on May 22, 2019.
A clash between protesters and police outside the election supervisory agency in Jakarta on May 22, 2019.ST PHOTO: ARIFFIN JAMAR
Police and protestors clash in Jakarta on the night of May 22, 2019.
Police and protestors clash in Jakarta on the night of May 22, 2019.ST PHOTO: ARIFFIN JAMAR
Indonesian protesters try to put out a fire from a burning tyre during a clash with riot police officers outside the election supervisory board building in Jakarta on May 22, 2019.
Indonesian protesters try to put out a fire from a burning tyre during a clash with riot police officers outside the election supervisory board building in Jakarta on May 22, 2019.PHOTO: EPA-EFE
An Indonesian protester shouts slogans at officers during a protest outside the election supervisory board building in Jakarta on May 22, 2019.
An Indonesian protester shouts slogans at officers during a protest outside the election supervisory board building in Jakarta on May 22, 2019.PHOTO: EPA-EFE
Indonesian protesters clash with riot police officers during a protest outside the election supervisory board building in Jakarta on May 22, 2019.
Indonesian protesters clash with riot police officers during a protest outside the election supervisory board building in Jakarta on May 22, 2019.PHOTO: EPA-EFE
Indonesian protesters clash with riot police officers during a protest outside the election supervisory board building in Jakarta on May 22, 2019.
Indonesian protesters clash with riot police officers during a protest outside the election supervisory board building in Jakarta on May 22, 2019.PHOTO: EPA-EFE
Indonesian protesters carry their injured colleague as they clash with riot police officers during a protest outside the election supervisory board building in Jakarta on May 22, 2019.
Indonesian protesters carry their injured colleague as they clash with riot police officers during a protest outside the election supervisory board building in Jakarta on May 22, 2019.PHOTO: EPA-EFE
Police are seen through a broken windscreen of a car after early morning clashes with protesters in Jakarta on May 22, 2019.
Police are seen through a broken windscreen of a car after early morning clashes with protesters in Jakarta on May 22, 2019.PHOTO: REUTERS
Police clash with protesters during a demonstration in Jakarta on May 22, 2019.
Police clash with protesters during a demonstration in Jakarta on May 22, 2019.PHOTO: REUTERS
Police detained protesters after clashes in Jakarta on May 22, 2019.
Police detained protesters after clashes in Jakarta on May 22, 2019.PHOTO: REUTERS
Indonesian protesters throw stones during a clash with police during a protest in Jakarta on May 22, 2019.
Indonesian protesters throw stones during a clash with police during a protest in Jakarta on May 22, 2019.PHOTO: EPA-EFE
Cars burned by the mob from an overnight demonstration near the election supervisory board building in Jakarta seen on May 22, 2019.
Cars burned by the mob from an overnight demonstration near the election supervisory board building in Jakarta seen on May 22, 2019.PHOTO: AFP
Cars burned by the mob from an overnight demonstration near the election supervisory board building in Jakarta seen on May 22, 2019.
Cars burned by the mob from an overnight demonstration near the election supervisory board building in Jakarta seen on May 22, 2019.PHOTO: AFP
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