Acid attacks highlight growing danger for Indonesian activists

Vicious acid attacks on activists signal a deepening climate of repression under Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto, observers warn. | Contesto: cronaca

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• Acid attacks highlight growing danger for Indonesian activists

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A series of acid attacks against activists in Indonesia has sparked alarm among human rights defenders, who say the assaults are the latest sign of a growing climate of repression under a government that increasingly baulks at criticism. The attacks, which have targeted individuals known for their outspoken views, come amid concerns over the direction of the country under President Prabowo Subianto, whose administration has faced accusations of stifling dissent. In recent weeks, at least two activists have been doused with corrosive liquid in separate incidents, leaving them with severe burns and requiring extensive medical treatment. The victims, who have not been named publicly for security reasons, were reportedly involved in campaigns against land grabs and environmental degradation. Local police have launched investigations, but no arrests have been made so far, fueling suspicions of a broader pattern of intimidation. Observers and civil society groups argue that the attacks are not isolated crimes but part of a wider crackdown on activism. They point to a series of government measures, including restrictive laws on public assembly and the use of force against protesters, as evidence of a shift toward authoritarianism. “The state is sending a message that those who challenge the government will face consequences, whether through legal means or extrajudicial violence,” said a Jakarta-based analyst who requested anonymity due to safety concerns. The climate of fear has been compounded by the rhetoric of President Prabowo, a former general with a history of alleged human rights abuses. Since taking office, he has repeatedly called for national unity and loyalty, while his administration has moved to curb critical media and disband activist groups. Rights groups have documented a rise in threats, harassment, and physical attacks against journalists, lawyers, and grassroots organizers. The acid attacks have drawn international condemnation, with the United Nations and human rights organizations urging Indonesia to protect its activists and hold perpetrators accountable. However, local advocates say the government’s response has been insufficient. “We are seeing...

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