Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto Condemns Acid Attack as Terrorism

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has labeled an acid attack on activist Andrie Yunus as an act of 'terrorism,' vowing to pursue the perpetrators of the 'barbaric act'.

20 Mar, 07:58 — 20 Mar, 08:01

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Why this matters

This story highlights the Indonesian President's strong stance against violence targeting activists, signaling a commitment to addressing such acts seriously. His labeling of the attack as 'terrorism' could elevate the priority and resources allocated to the investigation.

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What sources agree on

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto condemned an acid attack on activist Andrie Yunus
Prabowo Subianto described the attack as 'terrorism' and a 'barbaric act'

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Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto called the acid attack on activist Andrie Yunus 'terrorism'

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Prabowo Subianto stated, 'This is terrorism, isn't it? A barbaric act. We must pursue (the perpetrators)'

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Details about the acid attack itself, including the activist's condition or the circumstances of the attack

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Moderate (32/100)

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Spectrum spread— 2/5 buckets covered8/33

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Coverage leans: balanced

The coverage is largely factual, reporting directly on President Prabowo's statement without significant political framing, resulting in a balanced overall lean.