A man is caned for being in a same-sex relationship in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. Fears of such reprisals are keeping many gay men away from necessary health services in the region. Photo: EPA
A man is caned for being in a same-sex relationship in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. Fears of such reprisals are keeping many gay men away from necessary health services in the region. Photo: EPA
Indonesia

Indonesia cracks down on gays ... and fuels its HIV epidemic

Amid an explosion of infections, a hardline stance on homosexuality is making treatment a risky business

A man is caned for being in a same-sex relationship in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. Fears of such reprisals are keeping many gay men away from necessary health services in the region. Photo: EPA
A man is caned for being in a same-sex relationship in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. Fears of such reprisals are keeping many gay men away from necessary health services in the region. Photo: EPA
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