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Military Intelligence Officers Convicted in Acid Attack on Indonesian Human Rights Lawyer

मानवाधिकार वकील पर एसिड हमले में इंडोनेशियाई सैन्य अधिकारी दोषी करार, तीन साल तक की कैद

इंडोनेशियन मानवाधिकार वकीलवरील ऍसिड हल्ल्यातील लष्करी अधिकारी दोषी, तिघांना ३ वर्षांपर्यंत तुरुंगवास

ইন্দোনেশিয়ার মানবাধিকার আইনজীবীর উপর অ্যাসিড হামলার ঘটনায় সামরিক কর্মকর্তাদের কারাদণ্ড

இந்தோனேசிய மனித உரிமை வழக்கறிஞர் மீதான அமிலத் தாக்குதல்: ராணுவ அதிகாரிகள் குற்றவாளிகள் என தீர்ப்பு

ఇండోనేషియా మానవ హక్కుల న్యాయవాదిపై యాసిడ్ దాడి కేసులో సైనిక అధికారులకు శిక్ష

ઇન્ડોનેશિયાના માનવ અધિકાર વકીલ પર એસિડ હુમલાના કેસમાં સેનાના અધિકારીઓ દોષિત, ત્રણ વર્ષ સુધીની જેલ

ਇੰਡੋਨੇਸ਼ੀਆਈ ਮਨੁੱਖੀ ਅਧਿਕਾਰ ਵਕੀਲ 'ਤੇ ਐਸਿਡ ਹਮਲੇ ਦੇ ਮਾਮਲੇ 'ਚ ਫੌਜੀ ਅਧਿਕਾਰੀ ਦੋਸ਼ੀ, ਤਿੰਨ ਸਾਲ ਤੱਕ ਦੀ ਕੈਦ

By AI News Desk 🕐 11 June 2026, 10:04 AM 🌍 World
Indonesian Officers Jailed for Acid Attack on Lawyer

Jakarta Military Court Delivers Verdict in High-Profile Case

In a landmark ruling, a military court in Jakarta has found four officers from Indonesia's military intelligence apparatus guilty of orchestrating a brutal acid attack against prominent human rights lawyer Andrie Yunus. The assault, which occurred previously, resulted in horrific injuries for Yunus, including severe burns across his face and body and lasting damage to his eyesight. The court has handed down sentences ranging up to three years imprisonment for the convicted officers, a move that has sent ripples through Indonesia, raising critical questions about accountability and transparency within the nation's security forces.

The sentencing comes after a period of intense scrutiny and public outcry following the attack, which many viewed as a targeted attempt to silence a vocal critic of human rights abuses. Andrie Yunus has been a tireless advocate for victims of injustice and has often spoken out against alleged misconduct by state actors. The evidence presented in court reportedly linked the four officers directly to the planning and execution of the acid attack, underscoring a disturbing level of premeditation.

This verdict is being closely watched both domestically and internationally, serving as a crucial test for the Indonesian government's commitment to upholding human rights and ensuring justice, especially when members of its own security forces are implicated. Human rights organizations have long called for greater civilian oversight and an end to impunity for military personnel involved in illegal activities. While the jail terms are seen as a step towards accountability, many argue that tougher measures and systemic reforms are necessary to prevent future transgressions and to rebuild public trust in the integrity of Indonesia's institutions.

Al Jazeera's correspondent, Jessica Washington, reporting from the Indonesian capital, highlighted the significance of the trial. The case underscores the challenges faced by human rights defenders in the region and the ongoing struggle for justice and accountability in the face of powerful state apparatuses. The international community will be observing how Indonesia proceeds in addressing these deeply ingrained issues within its security sector.

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