Indonesia: Activists plan to to gather outside the Ministry of Law and Human Rights in Jakarta Jan. 20

Event

Student activists plan to demonstrate outside the Ministry of Law and Human Rights in Jakarta Jan. 20 to demand the removal of an allegedly corrupt local official. The start time of the action is unclear. Dozens to hundreds of people may participate in the demonstration.

Authorities will likely increase security, including erecting roadblocks and security cordons, at the Ministry of Law and Human Rights and its surrounding area Jan. 20. The site is near other key buildings, like the Malaysian and Russian embassies and the Directorate General of Electricity. Localized traffic and business disruptions may occur during the action, especially if activists occupy nearby roads, such as Jalan HR Rasuna Said and Jalan Prof. Dr. Satrio. Clashes are possible if authorities forcibly disperse the demonstrators. Mass arrests may occur if security forces consider any protester to violate coronavirus disease (COVID-19) restrictions.

Advice

Avoid the Ministry of Law and Human Rights and its surrounding area Jan. 20 as a precaution. Plan for possible localized traffic and business disruptions. If violence occurs nearby, immediately depart the area and seek shelter in a non-governmental building. Heed all official security and transport advisories.