Indonesia: Workers plan to protest at Bandung Regency Government Office, West Java Province, Nov. 17

Event

Workers from various labor unions, including the Federation of National Trade Unions (FKSPN) and Federation of All-Indonesian Labor Unions (FSPSI), plan to protest at Bandung Regency Government Office Nov. 17. Participants are calling for an increase in the minimum wage. Organizers claim that around 5,000 people will join the event. While the exact start time of the event is unclear, people could gather after Friday afternoon prayers.

Authorities will likely maintain increased security protocols at the protest location and surrounding areas. Security forces could deploy additional personnel and erect security cordons. Protesters may march along or block roadways, causing localized transport disruptions. Clashes are possible, especially if authorities forcibly disperse the demonstrators.

Advice

Avoid the protest location and its surrounding areas due to possible clashes. If violence occurs nearby, immediately depart the area and seek shelter at a safe nongovernmental building. Heed all official security and transport advisories.