Rahmat & Antara, Jakarta – National Police have reiterated a ban animals being used during the expected nationwide protests on Wednesday against President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's year in office since he was sworn in on Oct. 20 last year.

"Demonstrators," National Police spokesman Insp. Gen. Iskandar Hasan said, "are not allowed to conduct anarchy or carry weapons or any objects that might endanger or insult other people, including animals."

In February last year, an arguably oversensitive Yudhoyono took offense against a water buffalo spray painted with SBY on its side, claiming that demonstrators were implying that he, like the animal, was "big, lazy and stupid."

Jakarta Police subsequently banned the appearance of the beast and other animals in further demonstrations.

Protests against Yudhoyono's first year of his second term in office are expected around the country, including in Jakarta, on Wednesday.

In Makassar, South Sulawesi, meanwhile, two police officers were wounded during clashes with antigovernment demonstrators on Tuesday. Hundreds of protesters were out in force for a second day, which on Tuesday coincided with a visit by Yudhoyono.

Two policemen patrolling Jalan Pendidikan near the Hotel Clarion where Yudhoyono is attending a national governors meeting were struck with rocks and injured. They were rushed to hospital.

Police responded by firing warning shots in the air and with teargas but the students did not disperse. The situation remains tense with hundreds of students out in force.

Iskandar Hasan said organizations wishing to take part in Wednesday's protests must ask police for permission first.