Recovery for Acid Attack Victim Andrie Yunus Expected to Take 2 Years

The National Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM) has disclosed that the recovery process for KontraS activist Andrie Yunus, who became a victim of an acid attack, is estimated to take up to two years due to the complexity of the injuries sustained. Saurlin P. Siagian, Commissioner for Monitoring and Investigation at Komnas HAM, stated that a medical team’s in-depth assessment showed that Andrie’s injuries are classified as burns from a strong acid chemical. “Surgeries are still ongoing and are estimated to continue for the next six months to two years for recovery,” said Saurlin on Thursday (26/3/2026). He explained that the first six months are a crucial phase in determining the direction of recovery, particularly to ensure the stability of the wound condition and the body’s response to further medical interventions. Pramono Ubaid Tanthowi, Commissioner for Mediation at Komnas HAM, added that the medical handling carried out so far has been intensive and measured. However, certain conditions, especially on the victim’s right eye, are still in the analysis stage, so the final developments cannot yet be concluded. “It cannot yet be determined whether there will be improvement or deterioration, as it is still in process,” he said.