17 Sep 2020 | 09:52 AM UTC
Indonesia: KAMI demonstrators to gather in Central and West Java provinces September 18
Supporters of KAMI plan to gather in Central and West Java provinces on September 17; avoid all demonstrations as a precaution
Event
On Friday, September 18, supporters of the Coalition for Action to Save Indonesia (KAMI) are planning to demonstrate in Magelang (Central Java province) and Tasikmalaya (West Java province) against the government. Reports indicate that activists are denouncing the government's alleged ineffective and non-democratic policies. Participants in Magelang are expected to demonstrate at the City Square between 13:00 and 15:00 (local time), with demonstrators possibly gathering from 12:00 at the Grand Mosque for Friday Prayers. In Tasikmalaya, an exact location has not been announced, though likely protest locations include the City Square and City Park.
Localized overland disruptions in the vicinity of protests should be anticipated. A heightened security presence is also likely and clashes between security forces and protesters cannot be ruled out. Counter-protests are also possible.
Advice
Those in the aforementioned areas are advised to monitor the situation, avoid all protests as a precaution, anticipate transportation disruptions, and adhere to all instructions issued by local authorities.
