Foreign governments warn citizens about Indonesia protest

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Foreign governments are warning citizens in Indonesia to stay away from central Jakarta ahead of a huge rally against the capital’s minority Christian governor. The United States, Japan and Australia issued advisories highlighting the possibility of Friday’s protest turning violent or the risk extremists could stage an attack. Hard-liners clashed with police, with one death and dozens injured. Japan’s foreign ministry said the rally could become a “rampage’’ and warned Japanese in Indonesia to stay away from Istiqlal Mosque, City Hall, the presidential palace and national monument, all of which are in close proximity.