30 Nov 2022 | 05:04 AM UTC
Indonesia: Islamist groups plan to hold annual mass event at At-Tin Mosque in Jakarta Dec. 2
Islamist groups plan to hold annual mass event at At-Tin Mosque in Jakarta, Indonesia, Dec. 2. Increased security likely.
Event
The Muslim group Alumni Brotherhood (PA) 212 plans to gather at the At-Tin Mosque in Jakarta 03:00-09:00 Dec. 2. The event is to commemorate the demonstrations against former Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama in 2016. Hundreds to thousands of people will likely participate in the event.
Authorities will probably impose heightened security measures, including deploying additional personnel and setting up cordons, around At-Tin Mosque Dec. 2. Localized traffic and business disruptions are likely during the gathering, especially if people occupy nearby roads. Clashes between participants and security personnel are possible.
Advice
Avoid At-Tin Mosque the morning of Dec. 2 as a precaution. Plan for localized transport and business disruptions. If violence occurs nearby, immediately depart the area. Heed all official security and transport advisories.
