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Indonesia: Election law changes spark mass protests

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Indonesia 's top court ruled that parties would not need a minimum 20% of representation in regional assemblies to field a candidate.

Within 24 hours , parliament tabled an emergency motion to reverse these changes.

The fast-tracked legislation is expected to pass later on Thursday .

It would maintain the status quo, which favours parties in the ruling coalition of the outgoing president.

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