Indonesia: Election law changes spark mass protests

The country's leaders want to reverse a constitutional court decision to open up elections to their rivals.

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Scenes of chaos have unfolded outside parliament as a handful of protesters were seen attempting to tear down its gates, while others shouted for calm.

Police also clashed with protesters who gathered in other major cities such as Padang, Bandung and Yogyakarta.

Observers say the power struggle between Indonesia's parliament - which is dominated by the president's supporters - and the country's constitutional court could precipitate a political crisis.

On Wednesday, Indonesia's top court ruled that parties would not need a minimum 20% of representation in their regional assemblies in order to field a candidate.

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