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Thousands of troops tasked to secure Jakarta trial as tensions remain high over wiretap scandal

THE INDEPENDENT · Niniek Karmini · Nov 5, 2026 05:44 UTC

Indonesian authorities have tasked thousands of police and military personnel to secure a court appearance of former President Joko Widodo, as tensions remain high in the capital over a wiretapping scandal involving senior police officers

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