Indonesia: Students plan to demonstrate at Trisakti University in Jakarta March 29

Event

Student groups from various cities plan to demonstrate at Trisakti University March 29 to denounce the job creation law. Organizers did not specify a start time for the action. Hundreds to thousands of people may participate in the rally.

Authorities will probably increase security measures, including deploying additional personnel and setting up security cordons, at the protest site and surrounding areas March 29. Localized business and traffic disruptions are possible during the action, especially if the protesters occupy nearby roads. Clashes are possible if authorities forcibly disperse the action or if protesters attempt to breach any security barriers.

Advice

Avoid the protest site March 29 due to possible clashes. Plan for localized traffic and business disruptions. If violence occurs nearby, immediately depart the area and seek shelter at a safe non-government building. Heed all official security and transport advisories.