Demonstration Alert: Surabaya (Indonesia), Demonstrations are Expected to Take Place on August 29, 2025

Demonstration Alert – U.S. Consulate General Surabaya, August 29, 2025

Location: Grahadi Building, jl. Gubernur Suryo, Surabaya.

Event: Demonstrations are expected to take place on August 29, 2025, near the Grahadi Building in downtown Surabaya, close to the area of Tunjungan Plaza. The demonstration will likely begin at 13:00 (1pm) and continue throughout the day. Thousands of people may be participating in the demonstration. Traffic congestion is expected, and road closures are possible. Protests have the potential to become violent, please avoid these areas.

Actions to Take:

• Avoid the area around protests and demonstrations.
• Monitor local media for updates.
• Avoid crowds.
• Notify friends and family of your safety.
• Be aware of your surroundings.
• 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  you in an emergency overseas.
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For further information:

• U.S. Embassy Jakarta, Indonesia
  +62-21-5083-1000
  https://id.usembassy.gov/
  JakartaACS@state.gov
• U.S. Consulate General Surabaya, Indonesia
  +62-31-297-5300 or +62-21-5083-1000 after hours
  https://id.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/surabaya/
  SurabayaACS@state.gov
• U.S. Consular Agency in Bali, Indonesia
  +62-361-233-605 or +62-21-5083-1000 after hours
  CABali@state.gov
• For regular updates, follow the U.S. Consulate General in Surabaya on Twitter  and Facebook   and the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta at Twitter   and Facebook  .
• State Department – Consular Affairs
  888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
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• Indonesia Country Information    
• Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)   to receive security updates