Demonstration, Jl Medan Merdeka Selatan Closed
Reported by Erna Martiyanti | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
Thousands of demonstrators began to crowd the City Hall at Jl Medan Merdeka Selatan, Central Jakarta. They arrived at around 1.45 PM after Friday prayer. As a result, the road in front of City Hall has to be closed.
They arrived at around 1.45 PM after Friday prayer
Relaying on Beritajakarta.com's data, traffic from Tugu Tani, diverted to on north side of Jl Medan Merdeka Selatan that applied two directions. The demonstrators blocked all roads on south side. The motorist had to slow down their vehicles when passing.
The police immediately direct the vehicles to pass on the north. Meanwhile, on the yard of City Hall, the police have been alerted in front of the gate for security.
3,592 Joint Personnel to Escort Demo at City HallThere are at least two water cannons and one Barracuda armored vehicle. Additionally, there is also one fire truck alerted in the field.
As many as 3,592 joint personnel of army, police, Satpol PP and Transportation Dept have been alerted to secure demonstration. Predictably, the number of the demonstrators is reaching 5,000 people.
