Under Prabowo, Indonesia’s Military Is Returning to Center Stage
Under the leadership of Prabowo, Indonesia's military is regaining prominence in the country's political landscape. The recent acid attack on activist Andrie Yunus has raised concerns about the military's influence and the safety of dissenters. Human rights activists allege that the attack was part of a larger intelligence operation involving multiple individuals.
- ▪Andrie Yunus, a critic of the military, was attacked in Jakarta, resulting in severe burns.
- ▪Four soldiers were arrested in connection with the attack, but activists believe more individuals were involved.
- ▪The incident has sparked fears about the military's growing power and its implications for human rights in Indonesia.
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| Publication time | Mon, 18 May 2026 14:38:22 +0000 |
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BriefingAsia-Pacific Under Prabowo, Indonesia’s Military Is Returning to Center StageJoshua KurlantzickMay 18, 2026May 18, 2026Special forces troops prepare for the 80th anniversary parade of the Indonesian armed forces, in Jakarta, Indonesia, Oct. 5, 2025. (Photo by Claudio Pramana for NurPhoto via AP) Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window) In March, Indonesian activist Andrie Yunus was splashed with acid while riding his motorcycle in Jakarta. Yunus, a leading critic of the military’s growing power in the country, was left with burns covering nearly a quarter of his body.
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