Indonesia: Workers plan to demonstrate outside the Ministry of Manpower in Jakarta Nov. 4

Event

Activists from the Indonesia Trade Union Confederation (KSPI) plan to demonstrate outside the Ministry of Manpower in Jakarta Nov 4. Participants are calling for an increase in the minimum wage. Organizers did not specify a start time for the action, but the protest could begin after Friday afternoon prayers. Hundreds to thousands of people could participate in the action.

Authorities will probably monitor the protest and may try to disperse the gathering if it is especially disruptive. Heightened security measures, including roadblocks and cordons, are likely at the Ministry of Manpower and surrounding areas Nov. 4. Clashes between protesters and police remain possible. Localized traffic and business disruptions may occur during the action, especially if activists occupy nearby roads

Advice

Avoid the protest site Nov. 4 due to possible clashes. Plan for possible localized traffic and business disruptions. If violence occurs nearby, immediately depart the area and seek shelter at a safe nongovernmental building. Heed all official security and transport advisories.