Komnas HAM Obtains Medical Data on Impact of Acid Attack on Andrie Yunus

The National Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM) has obtained in-depth information regarding medical data from KontraS activist Andrie Yunus, who is receiving treatment at RSCM Jakarta after being doused with acid. Komnas HAM will further investigate the psychological impact on the victim.

“The information is very detailed, in line with what Komnas HAM needs regarding medical impacts as well as psychological impacts,” said Anis, quoted by Antara on Thursday (26/3/2026).

The received data is relevant to Andrie Yunus’s current condition. RSCM reports ischaemia or lack of blood flow in around 40 percent of the right eye’s sclera area, causing tissue thinning, as well as ongoing inflammation.

The medical team has performed integrated surgery involving eye specialists and plastic surgeons, including intraocular tissue removal, amnion membrane placement, and burn wound management through debridement and skin grafting on several body parts. Additionally, treatment focuses on maintaining the integrity of the right eyeball and controlling inflammation, with ongoing close monitoring by the medical team.

Komnas HAM also notes that the victim’s recovery will require a long time, with follow-up surgeries and continuous care, while the eye condition’s progress is still under analysis and cannot yet be concluded.

Meanwhile, Pramono Ubaid Tanthowi, Coordinator of the Human Rights Enforcement Subcommission and Mediation Commissioner of Komnas HAM, stated that the deepening is conducted to ensure the victim’s condition from initial hospital admission to future recovery plans.

“We have obtained information regarding Brother AY’s condition from the initial hospital admission to the latest treatment,” said Pramono.

He explained that Komnas HAM is also exploring the impact of the chemical liquid on the victim, both short-term and long-term, covering physical and psychological conditions as material for comprehensive analysis. Pramono assessed that the medical steps taken are proceeding intensively and measurably.

“The medical actions so far we see as very good, very intensive,” he said.

According to him, all this data will serve as the basis for compiling Komnas HAM’s recommendations, while ensuring case handling is based on medical facts and comprehensive protection of the victim’s rights.