Huge security at Jakarta prayer rally

Indonesian security forces were on alert today as Muslim students and activists opposed to US-led strikes in Afghanistan prepared to hold a mass prayer rally near the heavily guarded US Embassy in Jakarta.

Indonesian security forces were on alert today as Muslim students and activists opposed to US-led strikes in Afghanistan prepared to hold a mass prayer rally near the heavily guarded US Embassy in Jakarta.

Rally organisers predicted thousands would attend - Friday is Islam’s holy day.

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