14 Dec 2020 | 02:30 AM UTC
Indonesia: Workers plan to strike and protest in Konawe, Southeast Sulawesi, Dec. 14-16
Workers to strike, protest in Konawe, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia, Dec. 14-16, over alleged poor working conditions. Disruptions likely.
Event
Workers of the steel producer PT Obsidian Stainless Steel and nickel manufacturer PT Virtue Dragon Nickel Industry plan to strike and demonstrate at the company sites in Konawe Regency, Southeast Sulawesi Province, Dec. 14-16, over the alleged poor working conditions. Organizers claim that thousands of people will take part in the action.
Authorities will likely increase security at the company sites. Localized transport and business disruptions are likely, especially if protesters block access to the company facilities and nearby roads. Clashes between workers and security personnel are possible. Mass arrests may occur if authorities consider any protesters to violate coronavirus disease (COVID-19) restrictions.
Konawe Regency is 330 km (205 miles) southeast of Poso, Central Sulawesi Province.
Advice
Use caution if operating near the company sites. Avoid the protests due to the potential for clashes. Plan for localized road closures and business disruptions, and seek alternative routes to circumvent the affected areas. If violence occurs nearby, immediately depart the area. Heed all official traffic and security advisories.
