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Indonesia Pursues Suspects in Acid Attack on Activist

3/17/2026

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The Indonesian police are pursuing four suspects linked to the acid attack on activist Andrie Yunus.
The attack occurred on March 12, leaving Yunus with severe injuries.
Authorities are analyzing forensic evidence, including a helmet and an acid container.
UN officials, led by rights chief Volker Turk, condemned the attack.
Indonesia's law and human rights minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra described it as an attack on democracy.

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The Indonesian police are pursuing four suspects linked to the acid attack on activist Andrie Yunus.
The attack occurred on March 12, leaving Yunus with severe injuries.
Authorities are analyzing forensic evidence, including a helmet and an acid container.
UN officials, led by rights chief Volker Turk, condemned the attack.
Indonesia's law and human rights minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra described it as an attack on democracy.