JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — The wave of violent protests that have swept across Indonesia and left seven people dead is being seen as a major test for President Prabowo Subianto .

Clashes between riot police and rock-throwing protesters that began in the capital last week quickly spread beyond Jakarta.

Angry protesters in several cities set fire to regional parliament buildings, police headquarters and damaged infrastructures in the unrest that included looting and the burning of vehicles.

Subianto on Sunday ordered the security forces to take firm action against the protests.

“There are signs of unlawful acts, even leading to treason and terrorism,” he said. “To the police and the military, I have ordered them to take action as firm as possible against the destruction of public f

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