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Four Military Intelligence Officers Charged in Acid Attack on Activist.

4/29/2026

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Activist Andrie Yunus was acid-attacked in Jakarta, suffering burns on 24 percent of his body.
Four members of military intelligence were arrested and charged for the assault.
Human rights groups say the attack signals a resurgence of military intimidation under President Prabowo Subianto.
A new law allowing active armed forces officers to hold additional government posts has drawn criticism for expanding military power.

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Activist Andrie Yunus was acid-attacked in Jakarta, suffering burns on 24 percent of his body.
Four members of military intelligence were arrested and charged for the assault.
Human rights groups say the attack signals a resurgence of military intimidation under President Prabowo Subianto.
A new law allowing active armed forces officers to hold additional government posts has drawn criticism for expanding military power.