20 Jul 2023 | 03:42 AM UTC
Indonesia: Protesters holding motorcycle procession in Surabaya as of the morning of July 20
Motorcycle procession underway in Surabaya, Indonesia, as of the morning of July 20. Increased security, transport disruptions likely.
Event
Over 700 motorcyclists have reportedly gathered at the City of Tomorrow Mall, Surabaya, as of the morning of July 20, for a motorcycle procession to the Grahadi State Building. The action is to demand the immediate ratification of the Decree of the Governor of East Java regarding the regulation of online transportation services. The event, which is likely to pass off peacefully, involves planned stops at the following regional offices for East Java:
Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU)
Department of Transportation
Department of Communication and Information
Police Headquarters
Authorities will likely impose increased security measures along the march route, including deploying additional personnel and erecting security cordons. Officials may also close roads or impose traffic diversions along the march route, prompting localized transport disruptions. Skirmishes cannot be ruled out if authorities forcibly disperse demonstrators defying security restrictions.
Advice
Exercise caution around rally sites. Confirm road status and allow additional travel time in the affected area. Heed all official security and traffic advisories.
