Indonesian Activist Andrie Yunus Suffers Acid Attack, Prompts Democracy Concerns
Indonesian rights activist Andrie Yunus was severely injured in an acid attack by two men on a motorbike, leading to calls for a thorough investigation and raising fears for democracy under Prabowo's leadership.
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Acid attack on Indonesian activist raises fears for democracy under Prabowo
Two men on a motorbike threw acid in the face of an Indonesian rights activist, leaving him badly hurt and prompting calls on Friday for a thorough investigation amid concerns of democratic backsliding in the country. Andrie Yunus, deputy coordinator of the KontraS rights group, sustained serious injuries to his face, an eye, hands and chest in the attack in Jakarta late on Thursday. Andrie was riding a motorbike when he was approached by two men on a scooter, one of whom threw acid at him,...
By Agence France-Presse
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