November 2016 Jakarta protests

A group of Indonesian National Police officers (foreground) standing within the protest attendees (background). Several protesters can be seen waving Indonesian flags alongside the flags of their respective Islamist groups.
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November 2016 Jakarta protests (also called Protests defending the Quran[1] or 4 November protests[2]) refer to an Islamist mass protest which took place on 4 November 2016 in Jakarta, Indonesia. It was attended by an estimated 50,000–200,000 protesters,[3][4] and was aimed against the Governor of Jakarta Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (popularly known by his Chinese nickname "Ahok"), for alleged blasphemy of the Quran, the Islamic holy book.[5] A counter-protest led by government officials and social activists in support of interfaith unity was led on 30 November.[6]

  1. ^ "Sejumlah Tokoh Muslim Siapkan Aksi Bela Alquran di Istana Negara | Republika Online". Republika. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
  2. ^ "Aksi Damai Jakarta Jadi Trending Topic Dunia". Republika. 4 November 2016. Retrieved 5 November 2016.
  3. ^ "Indonesia protest: President Joko Widodo cancels Australia visit". BBC News. 5 November 2016.
  4. ^ McKirdy, Euan (5 November 2016). "Thousands rally in Jakarta over governor's alleged blasphemy". CNN.
  5. ^ "50,000 Muslim hardliners rally against governor in Jakarta". Bangkok Post. 4 November 2016.
  6. ^ Asmara, Tia (30 November 2016). "Indonesians Rally for Unity in Military-Backed Demonstrations". Benar News.