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Acid Attack on Activist Sparks Outrage and Investigation

3/21/2026

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Activists in Central Jakarta supported Andrie Yunus, deputy coordinator of KontraS, injured in an acid attack on March 16.
President Prabowo Subianto condemned the attack as terrorism and pledged accountability.
Four soldiers from the military's intelligence unit were detained on March 18 for suspected involvement; Jakarta police released CCTV footage.
lawmakers announced a special committee to oversee the case; UN rights chief Volker Turk expressed concern about democratic backsliding.

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Activists in Central Jakarta supported Andrie Yunus, deputy coordinator of KontraS, injured in an acid attack on March 16.
President Prabowo Subianto condemned the attack as terrorism and pledged accountability.
Four soldiers from the military's intelligence unit were detained on March 18 for suspected involvement; Jakarta police released CCTV footage.
lawmakers announced a special committee to oversee the case; UN rights chief Volker Turk expressed concern about democratic backsliding.