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The Indonesian Defense Committee is preparing for an urgent meeting with Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto to discuss the deaths of three Indonesian soldiers in Lebanon due to an Israeli attack. This meeting comes amid rising concerns over the safety of Indonesian peacekeepers abroad.
Dimas Bagus Arya, coordinator of the Indonesian organization KontraS, has called for the acid attack case against activist Andri Yunus to be referred to the public court. This comes amid dissatisfaction with police procedures that have referred the case to the military.
The police in Bekasi, Indonesia, have arrested three suspects involved in a serious assault where sulfuric acid was thrown at a 54-year-old man, causing severe injuries. The incident occurred on March 30, 2026, and investigations are ongoing to determine the motives behind the crime.
Major General Ula Dwi Nasrullah, head of the Indonesian Army's media center, affirmed that the armed forces are conducting investigations into the acid attack incident transparently. This statement was made during a press conference held at the army headquarters, highlighting the measures taken to ensure justice.
The head of Indonesia's KontraS, Andria Vernita, revealed that activist André Younes' condition has deteriorated following an acid attack, leaving him in intensive care two weeks after the incident.