Amnesty urges release of 75 detainees following ‘gay party’ in Indonesia

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Human rights group Amnesty International is calling for the immediate release of 75 people detained during a police raid on a private gathering described as a “gay party” in Bogor, Indonesia on Sunday (22 June).

Local authorities say the operation was triggered by public reports of “gay activities.” Police claimed to have seized four condoms, sex toys and a sword allegedly used in a sexual performance.

“A blatant violation of human rights and privacy” – Wirya Adiwena

Amnesty International Indonesia’s deputy director Wirya Adiwena said in a statement: “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. This gathering violated no law and posed no threat.”

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