Story highlights President Widodo cites 'current situation in country' as reason to postpone Australia trip

Police estimate 200,000 people marched through Jakarta

(CNN) Indonesian President Joko Widodo has postponed his trip to Australia following the violent protest that erupted Friday in Jakarta.

Widodo informed Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull of his decision Saturday and instructed his Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi to reschedule his visit, according to a statement released from the palace.

Violent clashes erupted in Jakarta on Friday as protesters demanding the ouster of the city's governor, who has been accused of blasphemy against Muslims, clashed with police, CNN Indonesia reported.

Gov. Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, commonly known as Ahok, is alleged to have insulted Islam by criticizing his opponents' use of a Quranic verse in a stump speech. Ahok is a member of Indonesia's Christian minority.

At least 160 protestors and 79 police officers were injured during the clashes.

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