Protesters cheered the military’s deployment, in stark contrast to the police who were condemned as ‘killers’ amid the unrest.

The president has ordered an investigation into the Jakarta incident amid growing tensions and outrage.

Government faces calls for police reform amid violent clashes across capital and demonstrations in other cities

Protesters cheered the military’s deployment, in stark contrast to the police who were condemned as ‘killers’ amid the unrest.

The president’s comments came as public anger grows and the death toll climbs from Indonesia’s unrest over economic woes.