Indonesia: Protest scheduled to be held in Surabaya for September 14

Event

A protest is scheduled to take place in Surabaya (East Java Province) on Monday, September 14. The demonstration has been organized by activists associated with the All Indonesian Workers Union (SPSI). The demonstration is scheduled to take place outside the offices of a local palm oil manufacturer and an advertising company in the Tenggilis Mejoyo district of Surabaya to protest against alleged poor working conditions. Specific details of the start time of the demonstration are awaited, as well as the potential march route between the two offices.

Associated business and transportation disruptions are to be anticipated in the vicinity of the protest, as well as a heightened security presence.

Advice

Those in Surabaya are advised to monitor developments, avoid protests and large public gatherings as a precaution, and adhere to all instructions issued by local authorities.