Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, June 10, 2026 —

Indonesian Military Officers Jailed Over Acid Attack on Activist

Four military officers have been sentenced to jail in Indonesia in connection with an acid attack on a human rights activist. The attack is reportedly linked to the activist’s work.

The officers were convicted and sentenced to imprisonment. While the specific details of the sentences, including jail terms and the exact date of the attack, were not provided in the summary, the motive was stated to be anger over the activist’s human rights advocacy.

The sentencing highlights the risks faced by human rights defenders and the judicial response to such incidents within the Indonesian military context. Further details regarding the legal proceedings and the victim’s condition were not available.

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