More than 10,000 Indonesians have rallied peacefully to support pro-democracy movements in Libya, Yemen and Bahrain.

The crowd, organized by the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS), expressed opposition to the international air strikes that have checked Libya's military and helped rebels gain control of key towns.

But they also called for the immediate resignation of Libyan leader Muammar el-Qaddafi and the protection of civilians.

PKS leader Hidayat Nur Wahid told the crowd on Sunday the Qaddafi an dictatorship must be ousted to stop a humanitarian tragedy. Indonesia's own "people power" revolt toppled long-ruling dictator and Washington ally Gen. Suharto in 1998.