Friends of the Earth International stands in solidarity with People´s Rights Defenders in Indonesia

Friends of the Earth International expresses condemnation following an acid attack on Andrie Yunus, Deputy Coordinator of KontraS, on 12 March 2026 in Jakarta. The organization describes the attack as part of a systemic pattern of violence, criminalization, and surveillance targeting activists, including those defending territories and environmental rights. The statement calls on the Indonesian government to conduct a transparent investigation and urges the United Nations Human Rights Council and Special Rapporteurs to monitor the situation to ensure accountability and protection for defenders.

• On the night of 12 March 2026 in Jakarta, Andrie Yunus, the Deputy Coordinator of The Commission for the Disappeared and Victims of Violence (KontraS), was the victim of an acid attack.
• The attack on Andrie Yunus is viewed as part of a broader, systemic threat to democracy and human rights in Indonesia, characterized by increasing violence, criminalization, and surveillance of activists.
• Andrie Yunus has provided legal support to farmers, Indigenous Peoples, and the urban poor who face violence and criminalization while opposing environmentally destructive projects.
• Friends of the Earth International demands that the Indonesian government perform an independent and transparent investigation to hold both the direct perpetrators and the planners of the attack accountable.

APA

Elosegui, J. (2026). Friends of the Earth International stands in solidarity with People´s Rights Defenders in Indonesia. Friends of the Earth International. https://www.foei.org/solidarity-human-rights-defenders-in-indonesia/

Chicago

Elosegui, Jose. Friends of the Earth International stands in solidarity with People´s Rights Defenders in Indonesia. Friends of the Earth International, 2026. https://www.foei.org/solidarity-human-rights-defenders-in-indonesia/.

Wikipedia

{{cite press release |last1=Elosegui |first1=Jose |title=Friends of the Earth International stands in solidarity with People´s Rights Defenders in Indonesia |publisher=Friends of the Earth International |date=24 March 2026 |url=https://www.foei.org/solidarity-human-rights-defenders-in-indonesia/ |access-date=17 August 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}

BibTeX

@misc{elosegui2026friends, author = {Elosegui, Jose}, title = {{Friends of the Earth International stands in solidarity with People´s Rights Defenders in Indonesia}}, publisher = {Friends of the Earth International}, year = {2026}, month = mar, url = {https://www.foei.org/solidarity-human-rights-defenders-in-indonesia/}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }