Indonesia: Village officials plan to protest outside the People's Representative Council (DPR) in Jakarta July 3

Event

Officials from Banten Province's Association of Indonesian Village Governments (APDESI) from plan to protest outside the People's Representative Council (DPR) in Jakarta July 5 to call for the revision of the Village Law. Organizers did not specify a start time for the action. Hundreds to thousands of people could participate in the gathering.

Authorities will likely enact increased security measures, including roadblocks and cordons, near the protest site. Localized transport and business disruptions are possible, particularly if demonstrators occupy nearby roads. The protest will likely remain peaceful, but isolated scuffles cannot be ruled out.

Advice

Avoid the protest site and its surrounding areas. Plan for possible localized transport and business disruptions. If any violence erupts nearby, immediately depart the area and seek shelter at a safe nongovernmental building. Heed all official traffic and security advisories.