In Bogor, Indonesia, police arrested 75 individuals during a raid on what was labeled a 'gay party.' The raid came after public reports of same-sex activities. While homosexuality is not illegal at the national level, societal discrimination and ambiguous laws create a hostile environment for LGBTQ+ people. Amnesty International condemned the raid as a violation of human rights and privacy, calling for the immediate release of all arrested. The police's actions reflect ongoing persecution faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in Indonesia, as they navigate threats under the ambiguous Pornography Law.
This discriminatory raid on a privately rented villa is a blatant violation of human rights and privacy that exemplifies the hostile environment for LGBTI people in Indonesia.
The gathering violated no law and posed no threat. The police must immediately release all those arrested.
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