Police to Tighten Security during Ahok Verdict Trial

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9 May 2017 08:58 WIB

Police are seen next to a security fence near court ahead of the verdict for Jakarta's Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama blasphemy trial in Jakarta, Indonesia May 9, 2017. An Indonesian court to decide on Tuesday whether Jakartas governor is guilty of blasphemy against Islam, in a trial that is widely seen as a test of religious tolerance in the worlds largest Muslim-majority nation. REUTERS/Darren Whiteside

9 Mei 2017 00:00 WIB

Police prepare their equipement near the court ahead of the verdict for Jakarta's Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama blasphemy trial in Jakarta, Indonesia May 9, 2017. The Jakarta Police will ramp up security at several government offices and shopping malls across the city during the verdict hearing of Jakarta Governor Basuki Ahok Tjahaja Purnama in his blasphemy trial on Tuesday. REUTERS/Darren Whiteside

9 Mei 2017 00:00 WIB

Police stand guard at a roadblock near the site of the court ahead of the verdict in Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama's blasphemy trial in Jakarta, Indonesia May 9, 2017. Officials said thousands of police will be deployed in the capital in case clashes break out between Purnama's supporters and hardline Islamists who have demanded he be sacked and jailed over allegations he insulted the Islamic holy book, the Koran. REUTERS/Darren Whiteside

9 Mei 2017 00:00 WIB

Police are reflected in a mobile security fence as they stand guard at a roadblock near the site of the court ahead of the verdict in Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama's blasphemy trial in Jakarta, Indonesia May 9, 2017. The extra measures will be carried out based on intelligence from the police on the potential for conflict during the hearing session, South Jakarta Police chief Sr. Comr. Iwan Kurniawan said on Monday. REUTERS/Darren Whiteside

9 Mei 2017 00:00 WIB

Police are seen next to a security fence near court ahead of the verdict for Jakarta's Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama blasphemy trial in Jakarta, Indonesia May 9, 2017. Jakarta Police spokesperson Sr. Comr. Argo Yuwono has said that 13,000 police officers would be stationed at the Agriculture Ministry building in Ragunan, South Jakarta, where the courtroom for Ahoks trial is located. REUTERS/Darren Whiteside

9 Mei 2017 00:00 WIB

Police relax near the court ahead of the verdict for Jakarta's Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama blasphemy trial in Jakarta, Indonesia May 9, 2017. The police plan to deploy extra officers at several shopping malls, including Blok M Plaza, Cilandak Town Square and Pondok Indah Mall in South Jakarta. Extra officers would also be stationed at several attorney's offices. REUTERS/Darren Whiteside

9 Mei 2017 00:00 WIB