Indonesia Is a Country Divided as Both Candidates Claim Victory
- A dozen pollsters projected Jokowi win after April 17 vote
- Prabowo disputed unofficial results to claim a resounding win
An election official holds a ballot during the counting for the general elections at a polling station in Jakarta, April 17.
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A week after Indonesia’s election, the nation remains deeply divided with both candidates continuing to claim victory, prompting the authorities to warn against public displays of discord.