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What he wanted was to go home to his family and return to his old life, he says. There is a lack of protections in place against discrimination in. The countries that cane their convicts. Two gay men were publicly caned in the conservative Indonesian province of Aceh on Tuesday, the first to be punished under Islamic laws introduced two years ago that outlawed gay sex.

Traditional social norms disapprove of homosexuality and gender transitioning, which impacts public policy. Salman not his real name joined the crowd of hundreds to watch the public caning. Find the best gay bars & clubs, gay saunas & massage spas, gay-rated hotels in Bali.

A travel guide to the gay area in Jakarta that covers everything from music, hotels, restaurants and other entertainment. Explore the top bars, clubs, and attractions in Indonesia for an exciting gay vacation. Homoseksualiteit in Indonesië is officieel niet verboden, maar er rust wel een groot taboe op.

Experience Indonesia's vibrant Gay Scene with our LGBTQ+ friendly travel guide. Enjoy LGBTQ travel in Indonesia as you explore vibrant cities, tranquil beaches, and ancient temples. He flinched as the convicted men, dressed in white gowns, stood on a stage murmuring prayers while a team of men dressed in hoods took turns to lash their backs with sticks.

Aceh's Sharia code empowers local vigilantes to publicly identify and detain anyone suspected of violating the rules. Mobile phone footage of the raid that circulated online shows the men naked and visibly distressed. But they needed to get proof. As the BBC's Rebecca Henschke reports, the case has deeply worried Aceh's gay community.

Taiwanese gay parents: 'We're just like any other parents'. Salman is Acehnese and stays here so that he can look after his elderly mother - leaving is not an option for now. Jakarta blasphemy conviction divides a nation. Indonesia provide the perfect setting for an. Many others are leaving.

One of them appears to call for help on his phone. Indonesia arrests over 'gay party'. While homosexuality is legal in most parts of the country, LGBTQ+ people in Indonesia still face legal challenges and prejudices that are not experienced by non-LGBTQ+ residents.

Exclusive reviews, photos, discounts, maps. In , he too was caught with his boyfriend in Aceh, when he was an aid worker helping to rebuild the province after the devastating tsunami. Before neighbourhood vigilantes broke down his rented room door, he was in his final years of a medical degree.

LGBTQ rights in Indonesia Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people in Indonesia face significant challenges not experienced by non- LGBTQ residents. The two men closed their eyes in pain while the crowd cheered. Stay at gay-friendly resorts in Indonesia, whether you're relaxing by the sea or immersing yourself in local traditions.

And that includes breaking and entering someone's house to catch people in their most private moments. He was nervous and said at first he didn't want help from the gay community:. Gay rights activist Hartoyo travelled up from Jakarta for the caning. He was terrified, his hands and body shaking.

Gay Bali Guide for gay travelers. My partner is not in Aceh at the moment but I worry about my future. Indonesia, a predominantly Muslim country, has a complex relationship with LGBTQ+ rights and its lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Aceh is the only province in Muslim-majority Indonesia that practises Sharia law.

Discover the wonders of Indonesia on a gay travel adventure, where diverse cultures and breathtaking landscapes await. Mijn verhaal over ontmoeting met een jongen. A day before the public caning, I went with Salman to the prison to meet one of the convicted men.