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Indonesia clamps down on LGBTQ: attacks rise, universities restrict discussions.

7/17/2026

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President Prabowo Subianto declared LGBTQ+ culture a threat, prompting ministries to act per a 70-page defence regulation.
At least 15 trans women were attacked in Bogor, suffering severe injuries and trauma.
Human Rights Watch reported heightened attacks on LGBTQ students during Pride Month 2026.
Human Rights Watch also reported that ten universities introduced rules limiting gender-diversity discussions.

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Story summary

President Prabowo Subianto declared LGBTQ+ culture a threat, prompting ministries to act per a 70-page defence regulation.
At least 15 trans women were attacked in Bogor, suffering severe injuries and trauma.
Human Rights Watch reported heightened attacks on LGBTQ students during Pride Month 2026.
Human Rights Watch also reported that ten universities introduced rules limiting gender-diversity discussions.