TAUD Criticizes Transfer of Andrie Yunus Case to TNI

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The legal team representing Andrie Yunus criticized the transfer of their client’s acid attack case from the Jakarta Metropolitan Police to the Indonesian National Police Military Center. Muhammad Isnur, a representative of the Advocacy Team for Democracy (TAUD), stated that the police’s decision to transfer the case to the TNI was unfounded. “Is there … Read more

Does an acid attack in Indonesia signal its democratic unravelling?

Baca artikelnya dalam bahasa Indonesia His name is Andrie Yunus. For the past decade, he has been an active human rights advocate in Indonesia. And last week, he suffered serious burns to his face and body when he was targeted with an acid attack on the streets of Jakarta. The ABC has interviewed Mr Yunus … Read more

Indonesian Military Launches Probe Into Acid Attack on Andrie Yunus

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Indonesian Military Headquarters (TNI) has launched an internal investigation into the acid attack on KontraS Deputy Coordinator Andrie Yunus, amid public concerns over possible involvement of military personnel. Major General Aulia Dwi Nasrullah, Head of the TNI Information Center, said the military will examine any alleged participation of its members. “We … Read more