11
Jun 2026
5:30 UTC
Indonesia Tactical: BEM-UI slated to hold protest outside Bundaran HI in Jakarta on June 12; maintain vigilance
Current Situation:
- Members of the Student Executive Board of the University of Indonesia (BEM-UI) are slated to hold a protest outside Bundaran HI in Jakarta on June 12.
- The exact timing of the protest remains unannounced at the time of writing.
- The protest will be held against the government to express concerns over economic stagnation, reject controversial policies, and demand the suspension of the Free Nutritious Meal and Red and White Village Cooperative programs due to critical funding reallocations.
Assessments & Forecast:
- Turnout at the aforementioned protest is likely to range in mid to high hundreds given the mobilizing capabilities of the BEM-UI group. Such is also given the precedent observed in BEM-UI’s previous protests in May and February against the government, coupled with the traction garnered on social media. The participation is likely to be bolstered further if likeminded student groups and organizations decide to join the protest call. Anticipating this, the authorities are expected to bolster security measures in the vicinity of the Bundaran HI during the protest hours. These measures are likely to manifest in the form of additional police deployment, the setting up of barricades, and the implementation of traffic diversions and restrictions.
- There remains a significant risk of clashes between the police and the protesters if the protesters are perceived to be engaging in disruptive behavior, such as breaching the security protocols. In such scenarios, the authorities are likely to use forceful dispersal measures, including baton charges or temporary detentions, to quell the unrest. Disruptions to pedestrian and vehicular travel are anticipated in the vicinity of the Bundaran HI during the protest hours on June 12 due to the expected turnout and associated security measures.
Recommendations:
Those operating or residing in Jakarta on June 12 are advised to maintain vigilance in the vicinity of the Bundaran HI due to the slated protest and associated risk of scuffles, while allotting for travel disruptions.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
Medium
AFFECTED AREA
Jakarta, Indonesia
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Medium
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Credible
Current Situation:
- Members of the Student Executive Board of the University of Indonesia (BEM-UI) are slated to hold a protest outside Bundaran HI in Jakarta on June 12.
- The exact timing of the protest remains unannounced at the time of writing.
- The protest will be held against the government to express concerns over economic stagnation, reject controversial policies, and demand the suspension of the Free Nutritious Meal and Red and White Village Cooperative programs due to critical funding reallocations.
Assessments & Forecast:
- Turnout at the aforementioned protest is likely to range in mid to high hundreds given the mobilizing capabilities of the BEM-UI group. Such is also given the precedent observed in BEM-UI’s previous protests in May and February against the government, coupled with the traction garnered on social media. The participation is likely to be bolstered further if likeminded student groups and organizations decide to join the protest call. Anticipating this, the authorities are expected to bolster security measures in the vicinity of the Bundaran HI during the protest hours. These measures are likely to manifest in the form of additional police deployment, the setting up of barricades, and the implementation of traffic diversions and restrictions.
- There remains a significant risk of clashes between the police and the protesters if the protesters are perceived to be engaging in disruptive behavior, such as breaching the security protocols. In such scenarios, the authorities are likely to use forceful dispersal measures, including baton charges or temporary detentions, to quell the unrest. Disruptions to pedestrian and vehicular travel are anticipated in the vicinity of the Bundaran HI during the protest hours on June 12 due to the expected turnout and associated security measures.
Recommendations:
Those operating or residing in Jakarta on June 12 are advised to maintain vigilance in the vicinity of the Bundaran HI due to the slated protest and associated risk of scuffles, while allotting for travel disruptions.

