Jakarta police arrested 6 protesters before torch relay

Jakarta police arrested six Tibetien protesters after taking down banners against china. This happened outside a sports complex where Olympic torch relay is scheduled, according to a protest organizer.This arrest took place when they protested police from taking their signs.

“Indonesian Society for a Free Tibet” said police moved in on protesters after a “provocateur” that they suspect came from police ranks, infiltrated his group and began a scuffle. The spokesperson said his group may return to the stadium to continue protest. “If we are stopped here we will demonstrate in another location” - he added.

China continues to blames Dalai Lama’s supporters to disturb the torch relay and other Olympic ceremonies. The Tuesday arrests in Jakarta were the latest in a string of incidents that have surrounded the Olympic torch relay. Activists have used the relay as a way to protest China’s  policy for Tibet and on human rights.

The Olympic flame’s run in Jakarta will be limited to a track around the city’s main sports stadium — Senayan Sports Complex. Only invited guests and journalists will be allowed inside, the Indonesian Sports Committee said.

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