23 November 2016

News Story: Indonesia warns against further demonstrations

Hanoi (VNA) - Senior Indonesian officials have issued warnings to those planning to stage more demonstrations on November 25 and December 2. 

Indonesian Police Chief General Tito Karnavian said holding more demonstrations over the blasphemy case against Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama is unreasonable as it would affect people's interests 

Karnavian said the plan to stage a prayer on public roads on November 25 would both cost the public and breach the existing law. He also declared that activities on December 2 will be banned. 

Meanwhile, Indonesian military commander General Gatot Nurmantyo said should the demonstrators' activities lead to the act of treason, they would face stern measures from the army and police. 

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