The Peaceful Action Of Ukrainian Citizens In Front Of The Denpasar Bajra Sandhi Monument Disbanded By The Police

Ukrainian Citizen Action in Denpasar/DAFI PHOTO VOI

DENPASAR - A number of foreign nationals (foreigners) from Ukraine who were going to peacefully protest the war between Russia and Ukraine were disbanded by the police. The reason is that the masses do not have a permit.

Initially, the mass of Ukrainian citizens gathered in front of Bajra Sandhi, Renon, Denpasar City, at around 15.55 WITA, Tuesday, March 1.

The crowd came in groups and wanted to carry out a peaceful protest by carrying Ukrainian posters and flags but because they did not have a permit they were finally dispersed.

However, the mass action continued at the Ukrainian Consulate, which is located on Jalan Gurita Pegok, Sesetan, South Denpasar District, Bali. Ukrainian citizens filled the courtyard of the Ukrainian Consulate.

The Head of Ops for the Denpasar Police, Kompol I Made Uder, said that the mass action in front of the Bajra Sandhi Monument had to be disbanded because it did not have a permit.

"We are also concerned about their country. But their method has a procedure using rules. I have dissolved it, it's finished not having any permits, foreigners can't be arbitrary. There is no permit, because they haven't applied for a permit, because it doesn't (according to) the procedure. ," said Udee when contacted.

Ukrainian citizen at Bajra Sandhi Denpasar

In addition, according to him, this is a series of Nyepi Day. Therefore, according to Udar, there should be no crowds in front of the Bajra Sandhi Monument.

"We will celebrate Nyepi, a silent day, they also don't appreciate it, instead he makes a crowd. For foreigners, there must be procedures, there is a consulate in Indonesia, right, there are rules," he said.

Meanwhile, Alissa, one of the Ukrainian citizens who took part in the peaceful protest, apologized for not having her permission to hold a peaceful protest at the Bajra Sandi Monument.

"We care about peace without war. Not only Ukrainians, Russians, all foreigners are welcome to join us. We apologize for breaking the rules, we have to have permission, sorry for that. We just need to defend our homeland, because everyone live in shelters. Can't stay at home," he said.