Indonesian Military Arrests Officers in Acid Attack

0:00Welcome to Global News Today, two minutes of world news that matter. Indonesian military police have arrested four officers suspected of throwing acid at activists Andrew Yunus. The attack happened on March 12 in Jakarta, leaving the man with burns covering 20% of his face and body. Yunus works with a human rights group called Contras, which fights against the military taking on bigger roles in everyday civilian affairs. The suspects come from an intelligence unit and include members from the Navy and Air Force. They hold ranks like Captain, First Lieutenant, and Second Sergeant. Military police commander, Major General, Usri Noryanto, confirmed the arrests and said the men are now held at headquarters. Yunus has long spoken out against military overreach, making him a target for those who disagree. Rights advocates are calling for a full probe into who might have ordered the attack. They worry this could be part of a pattern to silence critics. Investigators are digging into possible motives, including orders from higher-ups.

1:01Jakarta police have also charged the four and hinted that more people could be involved, perhaps even funders or masterminds behind it. The suspects face a military trial for serious assault, which carries up to seven years in jail. Officials promise a thorough check to get to the bottom of this violent incident. This DNN story comes to you thanks to our sponsor. Head in. Sound on. Lights out. That is the routine. S-O-L-I. SullyPillow.com. Made in AI.