Media coverage The Jakarta Post, first reported in 21 August 2013 about the planned virginity tests in Sumatra. The story was picked up by western outlets such as the Guardian and Huffington Post The plans were cancelled after protests. The Human Rights Watch first reported on Nov 17, 2014 about "painful and traumatic" virginity as a requirements for Indonesia's National Police and released a video of the women interviewed. This sparked an international outcry with extensive coverage. One day later Tedjo Edhy Purdijatno, (minister for politics, law, and security) confirmed that virginity test have long been mandatory for applicants of the military, namely the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI). Three days later, the head of the National Police, Moechgiyarto defended the test stating the women have to live up to high moral standards and would not accept candidates if they turn out to be a "prostitutes".
Media coverage The Jakarta Post, first reported in 21 August 2013 about the planned virginity tests in Sumatra. The story was picked up by western outlets such as The Guardian and Huffington Post The plans were cancelled after protests. The Human Rights Watch first reported on November 17, 2014 about "painful and traumatic" virginity as a requirements for Indonesia's National Police and released a video of the women interviewed. This sparked an international outcry with extensive coverage. One day later Tedjo Edhy Purdijatno, (minister for politics, law, and security) confirmed that virginity test have long been mandatory for applicants of the military, namely the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI). Three days later, the head of the National Police, Moechgiyarto defended the test stating the women have to live up to high moral standards and would not accept candidates if they turn out to be a "prostitutes".
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