Indonesia: Activists from Penukal Abab Lematang Ilir Regency to protest at South Sumatra Governor Office, Palembang, Aug. 2

Event

Activists from Penukal Abab Lematang Ilir (PALI) Regency plan to protest at the South Sumatra Governor Office in Palembang Aug. 2. The action is to call on mining companies and coal transporters to take action on road damage in PALI Regency allegedly caused by the transportation of coal. The start time of the protest is unclear. Up to a hundred people could join the demonstration, which will likely pass off peacefully.

Authorities will likely monitor the rally and may move to disperse the participants if they become overly disruptive. Minor skirmishes between police and activists cannot be ruled out. Demonstrators may march along nearby roadways, prompting localized transport disruptions.

Advice

Avoid the protest site as a precaution. Plan for possible localized transport 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.