List of Strange Statements by Military Judge in Air Keras Case of Andrie Yunus

The ongoing trial of four Indonesian soldiers accused of assaulting KontraS coordinator Andrie Yunus with corrosive liquid has become a focal point of controversy, particularly concerning the integrity of the military judicial process. The Tim Advokasi untuk Demokrasi (TAUD), representing Yunus, has vocally criticized the proceedings, labeling the military court's handling of the case as a "charade" and a "drama" that fails to deliver truth and justice. Their stance is that such a case, involving alleged assault and potential human rights violations, should be adjudicated in a civilian Pengadilan Negeri (District Court), not within the military justice system.

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Proses persidangan pada tanggal 6 Mei 2026 menunjukkan pembuktian pernyataan kami bahwa pengadilan militer adalah proses pengadilan yang penuh dengan sandiwara dan drama yang tidak akan dapat menghadirkan kebenaran dan keadilan bagi korban yakni saudara Andrie Yunus.

Adding to the controversy is a viral video clip featuring a military judge questioning the defendants about their use of a tumbler to hold the corrosive liquid. This particular line of questioning has drawn sharp criticism from prominent figures, including former Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs Mahfud MD. His public bewilderment, expressed on social media, highlights a perceived absurdity in the judicial inquiry, questioning whether such exchanges are genuine courtroom proceedings or some form of staged performance. This has fueled public skepticism about the military court's ability to conduct a fair and impartial trial.

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The defense team's assertion that the military court is inherently biased and incapable of delivering justice for victims like Andrie Yunus resonates with broader concerns about accountability within the Indonesian military. The reliance on internal TNI witnesses and the nature of the judicial questioning, as evidenced by the viral video, seem to reinforce TAUD's argument that the process is more about managing appearances than uncovering facts. This case underscores a persistent tension in Indonesia between military jurisdiction and the demand for transparent, civilian-led justice, especially when allegations involve military personnel acting outside their official duties.

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Empat terdakwa yang terdiri dari tiga perwira dan satu bintara tersebut yakni Kapten Nandala Dwi Prasetia, Serda Edi Sudarko, Lettu Budhi Hariyanto dan Lettu Sami Lakka.