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Indonesian Military Detains Soldiers in Acid Attack Case

3/19/2026

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The Indonesian military detained four soldiers on March 18, 2026, in connection with an acid attack on rights activist Andrie Yunus.
The attack occurred as Yunus rode a motorbike, with assailants on a scooter throwing acid and causing severe injuries.
Military police commander Yusri Nuryanto said internal investigations found "some irregularities" leading to the detentions.
The motives of the alleged attackers remain under investigation.

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The Indonesian military detained four soldiers on March 18, 2026, in connection with an acid attack on rights activist Andrie Yunus.
The attack occurred as Yunus rode a motorbike, with assailants on a scooter throwing acid and causing severe injuries.
Military police commander Yusri Nuryanto said internal investigations found "some irregularities" leading to the detentions.
The motives of the alleged attackers remain under investigation.