Palu, Central Sulawesi – Protests against US President George W. Bush's planned visit to Indonesia on Nov. 20 continue in parts of the country.

On Friday morning, hundreds of students from the School of Social and Political Sciences at Tadulako University burned pictures of Bush in front of the Palu municipal office. The protest then moved to the Central Sulawesi legislative building, where students delivered speeches on their objections to Bush's visit.

Demonstration leader Muhammad Syarif called Bush the "world's biggest human rights violator and the world's most wanted person".

The students also criticized the government's preparations for the visit, which they called excessive and expensive. They said hosting Bush would not benefit the country, but it would cost residents of Bogor a lost day of business.

Demonstrators attempted to set alight several tires in front of the legislative building, but police moved in and prevented them from setting the fire.

The police were out in force to ensure the demonstration remained peaceful. The crowd dispersed before the call to Friday prayer.