π¨ ALERT: INDONESIA'S LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY IS IN DANGER
to everyone outside Indonesia: please help spread this message, we need international attention before more people are hurt
recently, the President of Indonesia issued a Presidential Regulation that classifies LGBTQ+ as a non-military threat. many LGBTQ+ Indonesians fear that this rhetoric is now being used to justify hatred and violence against our community
a vigilante mob calling itself "Anti-Boti" has emerged and has been carrying out acts of persecution targeting LGBTQ+ people, especially transgender women and feminine-presenting men
earlier this week, more than 15 transgender women in Bogor, Indonesia were reportedly attacked. victims were beaten, kicked, and had urine thrown at them. several sustained injuries and are currently receiving treatment with the support of local NGOs and donations from both Indonesians and international to help cover their medical expenses
but the violence has continued
on 17 July 2026 in Palu, Indonesia, a feminine-presenting man was reportedly attacked at around 1:00 AM after going to the restroom of the coffee shop. according to reports, three men followed him into the restroom, assaulted him, left him with serious injuries, and threatened to kill him
another incident occurred on 18 July 2026, also in Palu. a man was simply spending time at a coffee shop when a mob accused him of being gay because he was wearing makeup. witnesses reported that members of the mob were carrying bladed weapons before attacking him
no one should live in fear simply because of how they look, express themselves, or are perceived by others no one deserves to be beaten, threatened, or hunted by mobs
I call on the Government of Indonesia to immediately investigate these attacks, hold the perpetrators accountable, and ensure the safety of every citizen without discrimination
I also urge the international community, human rights organizations, journalists, and media outlets to pay attention to what is happening in Indonesia, silence only enables further violence
human rights belong to everyone
no one deserves persecution
no one deserves to live in fear
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