Indonesia: Football club supporters to demonstrate outside broadcaster's office in Surabaya from 11:00 Aug. 9

Event

Supporters of the football club Persebaya intend to demonstrate outside the office of the broadcaster PT Indosiar Surabaya Televisi in Surabaya from 11:00 Aug. 9. The demonstrators are demanding a reschedule of the start times of matches involving Persebaya. Organizers say around 5,000 people will participate in the rally.

Authorities will likely enact increased security, including deploying additional personnel and erecting security cordons, at the protest site and its surrounding area Aug. 9. Localized transport and business disruptions are probable during the action, especially if activists occupy nearby roads. Clashes between security forces and demonstrators are possible if security forces forcibly disperse any gathering.

Advice

Avoid the protest site and its surrounding areas Aug. 9 due to possible clashes. Plan for localized transport and business disruptions around the location. If violence occurs nearby, immediately depart the area. Heed all official security and transport advisories.