17 Feb 2021 | 07:42 AM UTC
Indonesia: Labor protest to occur outside the Attorney General's Office in Jakarta, 1000-1200 Feb. 18
Labor activists plan to rally outside the Attorney General's Office in Jakarta, Indonesia, 1000-1200 Feb. 18. Tight security likely.
Event
Labor activists plan to rally outside the Attorney General's Office (AGO) in Jakarta, 1000-1200 Feb. 18, to denounce the alleged corrupt practices in investment projects related to the national health system, the Social Security Administrator for Health Indonesia (BPJS). Dozens to hundreds of people may participate in the demonstration.
Authorities will likely increase security, including erecting roadblocks and security cordons, at the AGO and the surrounding area Feb. 18. The site is near other key buildings, such as the ASEAN Secretariat, the National Police headquarters, and the Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing. Localized traffic and business disruptions may occur during the action, especially if activists occupy nearby roads like Jalan Kyai Maja and Jalan Panglima Polim. Clashes are possible if authorities forcibly disperse the demonstrators. Mass arrests may occur if security forces consider any protester to violate coronavirus disease (COVID-19) restrictions.
Advice
Avoid the AGO and the surrounding area Feb. 18 as a precaution. Plan for possible localized traffic and business disruptions. If violence occurs nearby, immediately depart the area and seek shelter in a non-government building. Heed all official security and transport advisories.
