Indonesia Capital On Edge As Army Appears After Deadly Protests

Source: International Business Times

Plainclothes police officers hold sticks as they disperse protesters in front of a police headquarters in Jakarta AFP As soldiers crisscrossed the Indonesian capital Jakarta on Monday in a highly unusual scene ahead of more protests over lavish perks for lawmakers, many residents were staying clear. In Glodok, known as Jakarta's Chinatown, Putri Amelia was pouring coffee for the few customers who came to her shop, but closing her doors early to not be caught in any unrest. "I'm a bit scared, because I'm a woman and I'm afraid if I come home in the night there will be a riot," the 21-year-old told AFP.