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Indonesia Military Officer Steps Down Following Acid Attack on Activist
Military intelligence chief Yudi Abrimantyo resigned after an acid attack left activist Andrie Yunus with burns on 20% of his face and body; four officers were arrested.
- On Thursday, military intelligence unit chief Yudi Abrimantyo stepped down following the acid attack on activist Andrie Yunus, spokesperson Aulia Dwi Nasrullah confirmed to Reuters.
- Assailants on a motorcycle threw acid at Andrie on March 12, causing burns to 20 percent of his face and body; the Indonesian Military previously arrested four officers from the intelligence unit.
- Andrie remains in intensive care after undergoing surgery Wednesday to treat severe injuries, while President Prabowo Subianto called the attack "terrorism" and United Nations human rights chief Volker Turk termed it a "cowardly act of violence."
- Rights group KontraS urged President Prabowo to form an independent investigation team, insisting the case be handled by civil courts rather than military tribunals, echoing calls from Human Rights Watch earlier this week.
- Concern over erosion of democratic values has grown in Indonesia, where military involvement in civilian areas and state-run businesses has increased significantly under President Prabowo's administration.
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Indonesia military officer steps down over acid attack on critic of military expansion
JAKARTA, March 26 — A senior officer in the Indonesian military has stepped down following an acid attack on an activist known for his opposition to the expanded role of the military, a spokesperson said today.Andrie Yunus, a deputy coordinator with the Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence, a rights group also known as KontraS, suffered burns to 20 per cent of his face and body from acid thrown by assailants on a motorcycle on …
Military Under Scrutiny: Acid Attack Sparks Outcry in Indonesia
A senior Indonesian military officer has resigned following an acid attack on activist Andrie Yunus, drawing significant local and international criticism. The military confirmed arrests, and calls have emerged for the case to be handled by civil courts. The attack highlights rising concerns over democratic erosion in Indonesia.
Kepala Pusat Penerangan (Kapuspen) TNI, Mayjen Aulia Dwi Nasrullah menyampaikan perkembangan penyelidikan penyerangan terhadap aktivis KontraS, Andrie Yunus.
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