Location: U.S. Embassy Jakarta
Event: There is a demonstration scheduled on Jalan Merdeka Selatan, in front of the U.S. Embassy Jakarta, on Sunday, October 6, beginning at 5:30 am. While we do not anticipate any threat of violence from the protest, protest activity may result in enhanced police presence, road closures, and traffic disruptions.
Actions to Take:
- Avoid areas around protests and demonstrations.
- Avoid crowds.
- Keep a low profile.
- Notify friends and family of your safety.
- Be aware of your surroundings.
- Monitor local media for updates.
- Become familiar with alternate routes to common destinations and plan to avoid traffic disruptions.
- Stay alert in locations frequented by tourists.
- Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP ) to receive information and alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency overseas.
- Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter and visit travel.state.gov.
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