An Indonesian military court has sentenced four military intelligence officers to prison for their roles in a brutal acid attack on human rights activist Andrie Yunus.
The court handed down sentences ranging from 18 months to three years after finding the officers guilty of carrying out a premeditated assault against Yunus, a prominent rights campaigner and deputy coordinator of the advocacy group KontraS.
Yunus was attacked in Jakarta on March 12, 2026, while riding his motorcycle. Two men on another motorcycle threw acid at him, causing severe burns to his face and body and leaving him blind in one eye.
Prosecutors argued that the officers were motivated by anger over Yunus’s activism and criticism of the growing role of Indonesia’s military in civilian affairs. However, they maintained that the attack was not ordered by military leadership.
The case attracted widespread attention both inside and outside Indonesia, with human rights organizations raising concerns about increasing pressure on activists and democratic freedoms. The attack was condemned by the United Nations, which described it as a serious act of violence against a human rights defender.
Yunus, a vocal critic of policies under President Prabowo Subianto’s administration, had called for the case to be heard in a civilian court rather than a military tribunal. He expressed concerns that a military trial could fail to deliver full accountability.
Following public outrage over the attack, the head of Indonesia’s Strategic Intelligence Agency resigned, though officials did not publicly state a reason for the departure.
Rights groups continue to monitor the case, saying it highlights ongoing concerns about the protection of activists and the influence of the military in Indonesia's political and civic life.
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