Violence Against Trans Women in Indonesia | Australia News

In Indonesia, a terrifying wave of violence is sweeping through Bogor, where over ten brutal attacks this year have left at least forty-five transgender women physically harmed, robbed, and too terrified to report. This surge mirrors a nationwide spike in anti-LGBTQIA+ hate — doubling from 28 incidents in 2024 to 66 in 2025 — fueled by the politicization of LGBTQ issues since 2016, culminating in a national security regulation that frames LGBTQ culture as a threat. Activists warn this rhetoric emboldens attackers and legitimizes violence, while authorities claim the policy targets ideology, not individuals — yet no arrests have followed the recent assaults. Despite centuries of transgender presence woven into Indonesian culture, today’s hostility paints them as a danger, creating a dangerous disconnect between history and current state-sanctioned fear. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bdb4416a51e96ffc