Indonesian military authorities say at least 73 people have been killed in clashes and traffic accidents associated with the campaign ahead of the country's general election.

Brigadier General Slamet Supriadi says despite the tensions and ongoing violence, military authorities guarantee Indonesia's security in the lead up to the May 29 general elections

Brigadier General Supriadi says 914 people had been arrested for campaign violence.

He says 17 percent of the violations were committed by persons who do not support any of the three political parties.

The political groups allowed to participate in the campaign are the ruling Golkar party, the Moslem-oriented United Development Party and the Indonesian Democratic Party.