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Alert: Indonesia

Indonesia April 30, 2001

Potential for street violence on Monday 30 April in Jakarta

On Monday 30 April Parliament will make announcements regarding the next stage of its attempt to remove the President from office. Its likely that they will censure him a second time with the aim of holding a special session of parliament in June or July where there will be an Impeachment hearing. A second censure on Monday is likely to lead to clashes between Wahid's supporters and opposing forces. This will lead to disruptions to normal daily routines and business schedules during the period Monday 30 April and Tuesday 1 May next week.

Public speculation regarding possible civil disorder in Jakarta during the period leading up to April 30th has been high. Although much of this speculation is exaggerated there is no doubt that public displays of political protest against Wahid as well as rallies in support of the President are likely to increase in both size and intensity over the coming weeks.

SOS Comment

SOS members are advised to do the following: keep away from Senayan area on Sunday and minimize movement in vicinity of Parliament and Central Jakarta on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday until the outcome of Parliament announcements and their impact is understood.

Any domestic or international travel into or out off Jakarta during this period should also be avoided until the situation is clarified.

Clients who are in Jakarta should review all emergency response plans, protocols and communications procedures in the event they may need to evacuate families or non-essential staff on short notice.

SOS security specialists and staff will be in Jakarta monitoring the situation and will be on standby to assist clients for any needs during this period.

All calls for assistance should be directed to following SOS 24-hour telephone numbers:

Singapore Regional Security Centre 65 338 7800

Indonesia Alarm Centre 62 21 750 6001