Police cancel Indonesia conference

Indonesian police ordered the cancellation of an LGBT conference in March, saying it could prompt violent protests by conservative Muslim groups.

The International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association conference was expected to host participants from 16 countries.

Police in Surabaya banned the event to keep the peace, according to national police spokesman Brig. Gen. Sulistyo Ishak.

“There are indications that the event could trigger a social crisis and cause public unrest,” Ishak said. “This ban was issued for the sake of public order.”

ILGA is a worldwide federation of more than 560 LGBT groups. It has held conferences in India, the Philippines and Thailand.

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