Indonesia: Aliansi Aksi Sejuta Buruh plans to hold protests at multiple locations nationwide

Event

Labor alliance Aliansi Aksi Sejuta Buruh (AASB) plans to stage protests in multiple areas Aug. 10, over various demands, including the repeal of the Job Creation Law and the omnibus health bill. Tens of thousands of workers will likely join the demonstration at the State Palace and the Constitutional Court in Jakarta, while organizers expect at least 2,000 workers to join an additional protest in Makassar. Organizers did not specify a start time for the protests or the demonstration site in Makassar. Activists will likely hold additional rallies elsewhere. Typical demonstration sites include near prominent government buildings, in public squares and city centers, and along roadways in urban centers.

Authorities will likely enact increased security measures and deploy additional personnel at protest sites. The tightest security is likely around key government buildings. Officials will likely enforce traffic diversions or road closures near large gatherings. Localized traffic and business disruptions are likely, especially for gatherings with high turnouts or if demonstrators march on or block roadways. Police may disperse crowds if gatherings become disruptive, possibly leading to clashes. Security forces could conduct mass arrests if protesters get violent or refuse to disperse.

Advice

Avoid protests due to possible clashes. If violence occurs nearby, immediately depart the area and seek shelter at a safe, nongovernmental building. Plan for localized transport and business disruptions. Allow additional time to reach destinations near protest sites. Heed all official security and transport advisories.