Story perspectives

Four Indonesian Officers Arrested for Acid Attack on Activist

3/19/2026

33 3

Summary

Story summary

Four Indonesian Armed Forces officers were arrested for involvement in an acid attack on activist Andrie Yunus.
The attack followed Yunus recording a podcast on military influence in politics, leaving him with severe burns.
Major General Yusri Nuryanto confirmed the arrests and said investigations are ongoing.
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights expressed concern and urged accountability.
Civil society groups called for an independent investigation into the attack.

1 of 1

Story summary

Four Indonesian Armed Forces officers were arrested for involvement in an acid attack on activist Andrie Yunus.
The attack followed Yunus recording a podcast on military influence in politics, leaving him with severe burns.
Major General Yusri Nuryanto confirmed the arrests and said investigations are ongoing.
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights expressed concern and urged accountability.
Civil society groups called for an independent investigation into the attack.