Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Jakarta, Indonesia, May 22, 2019 – Demonstrations Demonstrations related to the announcement of election results that began on May 21 have continued overnight and as of 0600 this morning remain ongoing. At multiple sites in central Jakarta, specifically near Tanah Abang and Jl. Wahid Hasyim in Menteng, clashes are taking place between …
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Location: Indonesia, country-wide Event: On May 22, 2019, the General Election Commission (KPU) is expected to announce the official results of the Indonesian presidential and parliamentary elections. Indonesian police officials have publicly cited a heightened risk of terrorism in connection with the finalization of election results, and media has reported recent arrests of Indonesians on …
Read More» Location: Indonesia Event: On April 17, 2019, Indonesia will hold nationwide general elections, including for the presidency and regional and national legislatures. Political rallies and other campaign events may increase in size and frequency. In general, political gatherings are announced in advance but actual crowd sizes are difficult to predict. Large rallies may lead to …
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Location: Papua Province, Indonesia Event: On February 28, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a Level 2 Travel Notice – Practice increased precautions due to a polio outbreak in Papua Province, Indonesia. This outbreak is caused by vaccine-derived poliovirus (VDPV), a sign of low oral polio vaccine coverage in the country. World Health …
Read More» Subject: Message to U.S. Citizens: U.S. Embassy Jakarta – Tsunami on the West Coast of Banten and Lampung Location: Banten, West Java and Lampung, Sumatra, Indonesia Event: A tsunami hit coastal areas around the Sunda Strait on 22 December 2018, affecting the Pandeglang, South Lampung, and Serang districts (including the resort area of Anyer). The …
Read More» Subject: Message to U.S. Citizens: U.S. Embassy Jakarta – Guidance for travel to disaster affected regions, October 18, 2018 Location: Indonesia Event: U.S citizens traveling in Indonesia are advised to exercise increased caution in areas that have recently experienced natural disasters. Natural disasters, such as the earthquake and tsunami in Central Sulawesi on September 28, …
Read More» Location: Surabaya, Indonesia Event: There are media reports indicating the potential for terrorist attacks in Surabaya and other areas of Indonesia, including the potential targeting of Western interests at Airlangga University on August 23, 2018. Out of an abundance of caution the U.S. Consulate General in Surabaya is closing its American Corner at Airlangga University on …
Read More» Location: Lombok and Gili Islands, Indonesia Event: Following the magnitude 6.9 earthquake on August 5, 2018, the areas around Lombok and the Gili Islands (Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno, and Gili Air) continue to experience aftershocks and tremors. Actions to Take: Reconsider your travel plans to the Gili Islands and review your travel plans to Lombok. …
Read More» Location: Lombok, Indonesia Event: Lombok experienced a magnitude 6.9 earthquake at 19:46 local (Bali) time on August 5, 2018, followed by a magnitude 5.6 aftershock at 20:49 local time. A tsunami alert was issued shortly after the initial earthquake. A 20 cm tsunami was reported, but the tsunami alert was lifted at 21:40. There continue …
Read More» Location: Bali, Indonesia. Event: Mt. Agung, an active volcano in East Bali, is currently emitting ash. As of June 29, the ash cloud has closed the Bali airport until 07:00 p.m. local time. The airport on the neighboring island of Lombok is currently open, and the port in Gilimanuk in West Bali serving ferries to …
Read More» Event: Indonesian police informed the Embassy that there will be a demonstration today, starting at 2:00 p.m. at the Horse Statue, Presidential Palace, and across from the main Embassy compound. Hundreds of additional police will position themselves around National Monument Square (MONAS) and increased traffic congestion and delays are likely. Actions to take: Keep a …
Read More» Demonstration Alert – U.S. Consulate General Surabaya, Indonesia (June 7, 2018) Location: The announced gathering point is the U.S. Consulate General Surabaya; Jalan Citra Raya, No. 2 Event: Members from the group KUMAIL (Komite Umat Islam Anti-Amerika-Israel) have scheduled demonstrations on Friday, June 8, 2018, from approximately 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Actions to Take: …
Read More» Location: Announced gathering points include, but are not limited to, the following locations in Surabaya: U.S. Consulate General Surabaya; Jalan Citra Raya, No. 2 Disnakertransduk Jatim (East Java Office of Labor and Transmigration); Jalan Dukuk Menanggal, No. 124-126 East Java Governor’s Office; Jalan Pahlawan, No. 110 Event: Members of various labor organizations have scheduled demonstrations …
Read More» Location: Indonesia, Countrywide Event: Crime and traffic accidents tend to increase during the month of Ramadan and the Idul Fitri holiday period. During this time, Police will increase their presence at popular gathering places such as tourist sites, transportation hubs, malls, etc. Recent attacks against churches and police remind us that terrorists may strike with …
Read More» Location: Indonesia, countrywide Event: Indonesian police operations against terrorists are ongoing. The U.S. government remains concerned that terrorists are intent on conducting attacks in Surabaya and other areas of Indonesia. Terrorists may target police stations, places of worship, tourist locations, transportation hubs and other public venues. Actions to Take: Seek secure shelter. Review your personal …
Read More» Security Alert: Explosions in Surabaya, Indonesia (May 13, 2018) Location: Indonesian police are responding to at least three bomb explosions at the following churches in Surabaya: Gereja Santa Maria (GKSM) Tak Bercela di Ngagel, Gubeng; Gereja Kristin Indonesia (GKI), Jalan Raya Diponegoro; Gereja Pantekosta Pusat Surabaya (GPPS), Jalan Raya Arjuna. There are reports of casualties. …
Read More» Event: Various organizations have scheduled demonstrations on Friday, May 11, 2018, starting at about 4:00 a.m. near the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta (Jalan Medan Merdeka Selatan) and starting at 1:00 p.m. near the U.S. Consulate General in Surabaya (Jalan Citra Raya Niaga). The upcoming relocation of the U.S. Embassy in Israel on May 14 may …
Read More» Police and media reports indicate a recent increase in criminal incidents in the Kemang and Jalan Sudirman areas of Jakarta. Violent assaults against or among patrons at bars and clubs along Jalan Kemang Raya have been reported, in some cases perpetrated by groups of males on motorcycles. Individual women walking alone have also reported instances …
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