Indonesian soldiers face accusations of acid attack

The trial of four Indonesian soldiers accused of an acid attack on activist Andrie Yunus has commenced in a Jakarta military court. Yunus, a critic of the military’s increasing role in government, was attacked on March 12, resulting in severe injuries. Prosecutors allege the soldiers acted out of anger towards Yunus’s activism, with concerns raised about the fairness of the trial and potential impunity. This case reflects broader worries about military influence and repression of dissent in Indonesia.

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