One person was killed as Indonesian police fired tear gas and water cannon to disperse tens of thousands of protesters who rallied to demand the resignation of the Christian governor of Jakarta for allegedly insulting the Quran.
At least seven people were injured in clashes between demonstrators and police, Jakarta police spokesman Awi Setiyono said on Friday.
An elderly man died, possibly from the effects of tear gas, said Setiyono, adding four civilians and three police officers were hurt.
Tens of thousands of protesters called for Jakarta's governor to be prosecuted for blasphemy in the massive demonstration. A sea of protesters wearing white robes took to the streets in a huge show of force against Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama.
Indonesian capital on high alert ahead of anti-governor rally
Indonesian police fired tear gas to disperse protesters near the presidential palace, local television reported.
Some protesters threw plastic bottles at officers who had formed a barricade.
The protest was triggered by accusations that Purnama, better known by his nickname Ahok, insulted Islam by criticising opponents who used Quranic references to attack him ahead of an election in February.
Indonesia: Thousands rally against blasphemy in Jakarta - News from Al Jazeera
