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Three Arrested in Indonesia for Managing LGBTQ+ Group

8/13/2025

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In Sidoarjo, Indonesia, three men were taken into custody for allegedly managing an LGBTQ+ Facebook group, facing severe charges of distributing obscene material that could lead to 12 years behind bars. While same-sex activity isn't explicitly illegal, oppressive anti-pornography laws are weaponized against the LGBTQ+ community, resulting in alarming incidents like public caning and mass arrests.

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Story summary

In Sidoarjo, Indonesia, three men were taken into custody for allegedly managing an LGBTQ+ Facebook group, facing severe charges of distributing obscene material that could lead to 12 years behind bars. While same-sex activity isn't explicitly illegal, oppressive anti-pornography laws are weaponized against the LGBTQ+ community, resulting in alarming incidents like public caning and mass arrests.