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Military Court Tries Four Over Acid Attack on Lawyer

4/29/2026

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  • The military court opened a trial of four Indonesian service members for the March 12 acid attack on lawyer Andrie Yunus in Jakarta.
  • Prosecutors allege the defendants acted together to deter Yunus from criticizing the National Armed Forces (TNI).
  • Human-rights groups argue the case should be heard in a civilian court and dispute the personal-motive narrative.
  • President Prabowo Subianto said he will pursue those responsible while considering an independent fact-finding team.