Incident Details
On July 21, a protest is planned to be held outside the House of Representatives in Jakarta by activists from the Indonesia General Society Movement group (GMBI). The protest is being held to denounce a proposed national ideology law, which threatens Indonesia’s national ideology of Pancasila by allowing alternative ideologies to grow. Authorities will increase security, set up roadblocks, and security cordons at the House of Representatives and the surrounding area that same day.
Traveler Safety
SafeAbroad travelers are advised to avoid the surrounding area due to potential clashes. Maintain enhanced situational awareness during transit and plan travel routes due to road closures. Monitor the incident via local news and social media.