Indonesia: Workers' demonstration outside Supreme Court building in Jakarta likely to persist through mid-June

Ongoing disruptive protests outside the Supreme Court building in Jakarta by employees of PT Ralph Lauren will almost certainly continue through at least mid-June. Each gathering is typically attended by dozens to a hundred protesters. The action is to protest a Supreme Court decision that employees perceive will threaten job stability and allow for mass retrenchment. While the sporadic demonstrations that began April 22 were initially peaceful, participants attempted to break through the Supreme Court's main gate and set fire to tires and umbrellas in recent protests, resulting in minor scuffles with security forces.

Increased security measures will almost certainly continue around the Supreme Court building and surrounding areas. Police may erect barricades around the building and impose traffic restrictions, including security cordons, diversions, and road closures. Isolated scuffles will likely persist, especially if police attempt to forcibly disperse unruly sections of demonstrators. Traffic disruptions are likely along Jalan Medan Merdeka Barat, Jalan Medan Merdeka Utara, Jalan Veteran, and Jalan Veteran III, especially if activists hold additional road blockades.