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Indonesia: Hundreds Rally Demanding Impeachment of Indonesian President Joko Widodo | In Pics

In the heart of Indonesia's Jakarta, protests have erupted following the controversial February 14 presidential election. Fueled by allegations of meddling and favouritism, hundreds gathered outside the parliament building to demand accountability and change. From burning tires to raised fists and resounding slogans, the protest in Jakarta has witnessed powerful scenes.

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Indonesia: Hundreds Rally Demanding Impeachment of Indonesian President Joko Widodo | In Pics
Indonesia Election Protest | Photo: AP/Dita Alangkara

Protesters display posters during a rally outside the parliament building in Jakarta, Indonesia. Hundreds of people staged the rally demanding the impeachment of Indonesian President Joko Widodo on allegations of meddling in the Feb. 14 presidential election and showing favoritism to presidential frontrunner Prabowo Subianto whose running mate is Widodo's eldest son Gibran Rakabuming Raka.

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A protester shouts slogans as tires are burned during a rally outside the parliament building in Jakarta, Indonesia.

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Protesters put up a banner that read "Jokowi Step Down" during a rally outside the parliament building in Jakarta, Indonesia.

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Protesters burn tires during a rally outside the parliament building in Jakarta, Indonesia.

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Protesters shout slogans during a rally outside the parliament building in Jakarta, Indonesia.

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A man raises his fist as tires are burned during a rally outside the parliament building in Jakarta, Indonesia.

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Protesters shout slogans during a rally against alleged fraud in the Feb. 14 presidential election outside the parliament building in Jakarta, Indonesia.