23 Dec 2024 | 03:24 AM UTC
Indonesia: Unionized teachers to demonstrate near the State Palace, Jakarta, Dec. 23
Unionized teachers plan protest near the State Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, Dec. 23. Tight security likely; disruptions possible.
Members of the All Indonesia Teachers Association (PGSI) and other teacher unions plan to rally near the State Palace in Jakarta Dec. 23. The action is to demand improvement in benefits for private school teachers. Up to a few hundred people are likely to participate, and they could march to or from nearby government buildings, intersections, and the Arjuna Wijaya Statue. The start time is unclear, though attendees typically gather from late morning through the afternoon.
Heightened security is likely near the protest site; officials may implement security cordons and roadblocks if there is a large turnout. Associated transport disruptions are possible, especially if activists block or march on roadways. Security personnel may use force to disperse especially disruptive gatherings, potentially causing scuffles.
Avoid protests as a precaution and to minimize travel delays. If clashes break out, immediately leave the area for a secure, non-governmental building. Allow for additional travel time near the gathering site. Follow all security and traffic advisories.
