Acid Attack on Indonesian Activist Andrie Yunus

Indonesian activist Andrie Yunus, targeted for criticizing the militarys growing role in civilian life, was attacked with acid in Jakarta, leaving him with severe burns. The assault occurred after he recorded a podcast episode on the militarys expansion under President Prabowo Subianto. The attack has sparked concerns about eroding democratic norms in Indonesia, with rights groups and officials condemning the incident as an attempt to intimidate defenders and silence critics.

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