Andrie Yunus's Letter to President Prabowo

Deputy Coordinator of the Commission for the Disappeared and Victims of Violence (KontraS), Andrie Yunus, has sent a letter to President Prabowo Subianto. The letter, dated 17 April 2026, was handwritten in black ink by Andrie on a sheet of green paper.

At the gate on Jalan Majapahit in Central Jakarta, which serves as the entrance to the Presidential Palace complex, member of the Advocacy Team for Democracy (TAUD), Fatia Maulidiyanti, read Andrie’s letter aloud. The contents of the letter are as follows:

Jakarta, 17 April 2026

To,

Mr Prabowo Subianto

President of the Republic of Indonesia

More than 30 days have passed; what is the progress on my case?

Sunday, 12 April 2026 marked 30 days since the planned attempted murder against me through acid terror. I am writing this letter because I assess that to date, there has been no progress and no serious intent in resolving this case.

My colleagues at KontraS and TAUD, as my legal representatives, have undertaken various efforts to fight for justice in the most respectful manner possible, from conducting independent investigations, attending a Public Hearing (RDPU) with Commission III of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI), to filing a type B report with the Criminal Investigation Department of National Police Headquarters (Bareskrim Mabes Polri).

TAUD’s investigation has identified at least 16 field perpetrators, which further strengthens my rejection of resolution through military courts. In various case resolutions that victimise civilians, such as forced disappearances, murders, torture, and domestic violence by TNI soldiers through military courts, justice, accountability, and comprehensive institutional responsibility up to the highest command have never been achieved. This will only prolong the record of impunity.

Various parties, including Commission III of the DPR RI in the RDPU, have emphasised the importance of resolving this case by prioritising my interests and perspective as the victim. Therefore, it is essential to establish an Independent Joint Fact-Finding Team (TGPF) to bring this case to a civilian court in order to transparently and accountably uncover all involved parties up to the intellectual actors. Although the military court process will proceed, that process has never been legitimate because from the outset, there has been no transparency of information to the public regarding the results of investigations and inquiries at the TNI’s Central Inspectorate (Puspom TNI).

In connection with this, I hope the state does not take steps that will obscure the law enforcement process. As a victim of violence by military personnel, I request that Mr President of the Republic of Indonesia immediately form a TGPF and decide that this case should be resolved in a civilian court. I ask that you ensure the handling of this matter proceeds accountably and adheres to the principles of due process of law, placing the civilian court as the legitimate, credible forum free from conflicts of interest.

This case is not merely about me, but about the state’s commitment to protecting its citizens and enforcing the law fairly.

Regards,

Andrie Yunus