A Trans Woman Was Burned To Death In Indonesia And Suspects Are Not Charged With Murder
In Indonesia, a trans woman was burned to death after being doused with petrol and set on fire and the suspects accused of killing her are escaping murder charges. Police identified six suspects, three of whom have been arrested.
The Indonesian police have said that they believe that the suspects who set the fire did not do so intentionally and has exempted them from facing murder charges.
Budhi Herdi Susianto, the North Jakarta police chief, said that although one of the suspects did light a match, he did not intend to burn her. The suspects have been charged with physical violence, carrying a maximum sentence of 12 years.
As ‘NBC News’ reports, Usman Hamid, the Indonesian representative of Amnesty International, said that it seemed too early for the police to conclude that there was no intent to set the woman on fire.
“The police need take investigative actions that are impartial and independent. They can't seem like the perpetrators' lawyers,” he said.
Andreas Harsono, a researcher with Human Rights Watch, said the incident was indicative of a rise in hostility and vilification of the LGBT+ community.
“Her death should be a reminder to many Indonesians that transgender women deserve justice and equal rights," he said. “Thousands of transgender women, gay men or lesbian women have been humiliated in Indonesia these past few years.”
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