25 Feb 2023 | 08:56 AM UTC
Indonesia: Activists to protest at the People's Representative Council in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Feb. 28. Localized disruptions are likely.
Activists to protest in Jakarta on Feb. 28
Event
Activists aligned with student and civil society groups will protest at the People's Representative Council in Jakarta on Feb. 28. The action is in response to several issues, including job creation regulations. The start time of the action is unclear. The demonstration may attract a large crowd.
Authorities will likely bolster security at the protest site on Feb. 28; roadblocks or security cordons are possible. Localized transport and business disruptions are likely, particularly if activists occupy nearby streets. Clashes are possible if police forcibly disperse protesters or demonstrators attempt to breach security barriers.
Advice
Avoid all protests as a precaution. Plan for localized transport and business disruptions. If any violence erupts nearby, immediately depart the area and seek shelter at a safe, non-government building. Heed all official traffic and security advisories.