Indonesia: Set Independent Inquiry into Jakarta Riots

Expand Fire crackers explode near supporters of presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto during clashes with the police in Jakarta, Indonesia on Wednesday, May 22, 2019. © 2019 AP Photo/Dita Alangkara (Jakarta) – The Indonesian government should ensure a prompt, effective, and independent investigation into the Jakarta violence on May 21-23, 2019, in which more than 700 protesters were wounded and 8 killed, Human Rights Watch said. “Indonesian authorities should investigate the use of force by police during these protests and ensure that any police officer who used excessive force is held accountable,”…

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