18 Jul 2022 | 01:55 AM UTC
Indonesia: Farmers and students plan to protest at governor's office and provincial council in Jambi City, Jambi Province, July 18
Farmers and students to rally at governor's office and provincial council in Jambi City, Indonesia, July 18. Disruptions likely.
Event
Farmers and students plan to demonstrate outside the governor's office and provincial council in Jambi City, Jambi Province, July 18. The purpose of the action is to demand the authorities improve working conditions for farmers. Reports indicate around 4,000 people will participate in the rally. The start time of the protest is unclear.
Authorities will probably increase security, including erecting security cordons, at the governor's office and its surrounding area July 18. Localized transport and business disruptions are likely during the rally, especially if demonstrators occupy nearby streets, such as Jalan Letjen MT Haryono and Jalan Jenderal Ahmad Yani. Clashes between security forces and protesters are possible. Mass arrests may occur if security forces consider any demonstrator to violate COVID-19 restrictions.
Advice
Avoid the rally sites and their surrounding areas July 18 due to possible clashes. If violence occurs nearby, immediately depart the area and seek shelter at a safe nongovernment building. Plan for localized transport and business disruptions. Heed all official security and transport advisories.
