Indonesia: Unionized workers plan to demonstrate outside Gedung Sate in Bandung, West Java, Dec. 7

Event

Workers from the Confederation of All Indonesian Workers' Union plan to demonstrate outside Gedung Sate Dec. 7 to demand larger minimum wage increases. Organizers did not specify a start time for the gathering. Related gatherings have occurred at the location since Dec. 5. Hundreds to thousands of people could participate in the demonstration.

Authorities will likely maintain increased security protocols, including deploying additional personnel and erecting security cordons, at the protest location and its surrounding areas Dec. 7. Localized transport and business disruptions are probable during the rally. Clashes are possible if authorities forcibly disperse the demonstrators.

Advice

Avoid the protest location and its surrounding areas Dec. 7 due to possible clashes. If violence occurs nearby, immediately depart the area and seek shelter at a safe nongovernmental building. Plan for localized road closures and business disruptions around the site. Heed all official security and transport advisories.