May 27, 2019 8:06 PM

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Four dead in post-election riot in Indonesia's Papua

In Indonesia, at least four people including a 16-year-old boy were shot dead by police during a riot triggered by dissatisfaction over the election result in the restive province of Papua. Official sources said more than 300 supporters of a legislative candidate who claimed he should have won the seat in the local council attacked a district office in Asmat district.<br />'' <br />''Local military spokesman Muhammad Aidi said protesters, armed with sharp weapons, damaged the district office. The military, local police and the human rights commission have formed a team to investigate the case.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Indonesia's Presidential and legislative election also triggered a riot in the capital Jakarta. Supporters of Presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto have been protesting since the election result was announced last week in favour of incumbent president Joko Widodo.</span><br />

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