Jakarta, Aug. 31 -- Jakarta cleaning crews and military personnel began clearing streets around the Police Mobile Brigade (Brimob) headquarters on Sunday morning, following protests over the death of a motorcycle taxi driver who was run over by a Brimob tactical vehicle.

At around 8:30 a.m. local time, workers in orange uniforms and military personnel were seen sweeping the streets, collecting scattered trash, and clearing ash left behind from fires set by protesters in the area.

The Jakarta Environmental Service (DLH) had earlier deployed 1,150 workers to restore cleanliness across the capital after days of unrest.

"We are working to ensure Jakarta is restored and clean after the demonstration," DLH head Asep Kuswanto said.

He explai...