9 people die during selfie attempt gone wrong
The victims include a mother and her twins.
On May 19, 2021 by Mikael Thalen
Viral tweets about living cheap in Bali may lead to couple’s deportation
The couple says they’re being deported because they’re members of the LGBTQ community.
On Jan 19, 2021 by Samira Sadeque
Chrissy Teigen asks fans to focus on helping locals after live-tweeting Indonesian earthquake
‘Please don’t make anymore news stories mentioning us.’
On Aug 6, 2018 by Christine Friar
Indonesian police arrest 12 trans women, shave their heads, force them into ‘conversion therapy’
‘Now they are all acting like real men,’ the local police chief reportedly said.
On Jan 29, 2018 by Ana Valens
Over 140 men arrested in Indonesian gay sauna raid
Police allegedly took naked photos of the detainees and encouraged sharing them on social media.
On May 22, 2017 by Ana Valens
Marvel accidentally published an ‘X-Men’ comic with hidden messages about religious conflicts in Indonesia
The comic includes a hidden reference to the Quran and religious tensions in Indonesia.
On Apr 10, 2017 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
Indonesia destroyed a tiger statue in shame after memes savagely mocked it
We hardly knew ye.
On Mar 16, 2017 by Jay Hathaway
Police call for Grindr and other gay-friendly apps to be banned in Indonesia
The country is also considering a ban on gay sex.
On Sep 9, 2016 by Mary Emily O’Hara
The story of this epic underwater selfie goes deeper than you think
It’s been floating around for a while now.
On May 13, 2016 by April Siese
Indonesian village welcomes fallen angel that turns out to be a sex doll
Saint Do Me.
On May 2, 2016 by Gabe Bergado
Indonesia asks Facebook, WhatsApp to block ‘gay emoji’
‘Social media must respect the culture and local wisdom of the country.’
On Feb 12, 2016 by Mary Emily O’Hara
Indonesian clothing company apologizes for misogynistic label
The company was forced to remove the label following outcry on social media.
On Mar 9, 2015 by Marisa Kabas
Islam and feminism aren’t in competition
Muslim activists in Indonesia are bringing the fight for women’s rights to Islam.
On Jan 24, 2015 by Rachel Rinaldo
Apple factories and suppliers mistreat workers, report finds
It’s not the first time Apple factories faced labor problems.
On Dec 18, 2014 by Selena Larson
Oscar-nominated doc ‘The Act of Killing’ gets an eye-opening follow-up
“We must stop, acknowledge the lives destroyed, strain to listen to the silence that follows.”
On Oct 23, 2014 by Joey Keeton
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