Indonesia: Students to demonstrate outside the Bogor Presidential Palace in Bogor July 6

Event

Several student groups plan to demonstrate around the Bogor Presidential Palace in Bogor, West Java Province, late afternoon of July 6. The purpose of the action is to oppose the proposed criminal law that will allegedly affect freedom of expression. Dozens to hundreds of people may participate in the action. The start time of the gathering is unclear.

Authorities have diverted some nearby roads, including Jalan Ahmad Yani, Jalan Juanda, Jalan Pengadilan, and Jalan Sawojajar, July 6. Officials will likely impose heightened security measures, including deploying additional personnel and erecting security cordons, at the protest location and its surrounding areas through late July 6. Localized transport and business disruptions are likely during the rally. Clashes are possible if authorities forcibly disperse the demonstrators.

Advice

Avoid the protest location and its surrounding areas July 6 due to possible clashes. If violence occurs nearby, immediately depart the area and seek shelter at a safe nongovernment building. Plan for localized road closures and business disruptions around the site. Heed all official security and transport advisories.