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09 Dec 2022 | 02:42 AM UTC

Indonesia: Increased security likely for the wedding of President Joko Widodo's son in Surakarta and Yogyakarta Dec. 10-11

Increased security likely for the wedding of President Joko Widodo's son in Surakarta and Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Dec. 10-11.

Informational

Event

Authorities will increase security measures in Surakarta and Yogyakarta for the wedding of President Joko Widodo's son Dec. 10-11. Programs will include an official ceremony at the Royal Ambarukmo Grand Hall in Yogyakarta at 12:30 Dec. 10. A procession will also take place from Loji Gandrung to the wedding reception at Mangkunegaran Palace in Surakarta from 08:30 Dec. 11.

Heightened security measures may include road closures and additional personnel deployment at event sites and any wedding procession routes. Authorities will deploy around 7,500 security personnel to the program venues as a precaution. Localized transport disruptions are probable.

Advice

Exercise caution around event sites in Surakarta and Yogyakarta Dec. 10-11. Plan for localized transport disruptions nearby program venues. Remain cooperative if stopped by security personnel for checks. Heed all official transport and security advisories.