Acid attack on Indonesian activist raises fears for democracy under Prabowo

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseMarch 14, 2026 at 03:20 AM
Acid attack on Indonesian activist raises fears for democracy under Prabowo

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Indonesian rights activist Andrie Yunus, deputy coordinator of KontraS, was attacked with acid in Jakarta on Thursday night. Two men on a motorbike threw acid at Yunus, causing serious burns to his face, eye, hands, and chest. Yunus, a vocal critic of increasing military influence in the government, had previously received threats. KontraS views the attack as an attempt to silence critical voices, prompting calls for a thorough investigation. The incident raises concerns about democratic backsliding in Indonesia, particularly under the new Prabowo administration. Yunus was hospitalized with burns covering 24% of his body.

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