Indonesian Military Officers Sentenced for Acid Attack on Activist

An Indonesian military court sentenced four officers to jail for attacking activist Andrie Yunus with acid. The officers from military intelligence face terms of one and a half to three years. Amnesty International claims the ruling neglects potential involvement of other actors or the command chain.

An Indonesian military court has handed down jail sentences ranging from one and a half to three years to four military officers for their involvement in an acid attack on activist Andrie Yunus. The court found the officers guilty of serious premeditated assault for their roles in the attack.

The sentences came amid revelations that the assault stemmed from personal grievances against Yunus, who accused the military of heavy-handed tactics in parliamentary dealings and national protests. The defendants, two of whom were dishonorably discharged, were convicted without evidence of a directive from the military hierarchy.

The verdict has drawn criticism from human rights groups like Amnesty International, which argue that justice was not adequately served and the involvement of the higher command has been overlooked. The attack left Yunus with severe injuries, including burns and vision damage.