Magelang Political Detainees to File Cassation After Appeal Loss

Three political detainees in Magelang are preparing to file for cassation, the highest level of appeal, after their appeal against a five-month prison sentence was rejected. Muhammad Azhar Fauzan, Purnomo Yogi Antoro, and Enrille Championy were found guilty of inciting defiance against public officials through public speech or writing.

The detainees had already served their sentences and were released in May. Their legal team confirmed they would file the cassation request soon. The case stems from an August 2025 demonstration in Magelang, which authorities linked to a WhatsApp group called ‘Magelang Memanggil’.

According to police, the group discussed an incident where a police vehicle ran over an online motorcycle taxi driver in Jakarta. The group allegedly planned a consolidation action for August 29, 2025, at Taman Pancasila in Magelang. Purnomo reportedly created a pamphlet with the slogan ‘All cops are bastard, yesterday oppressing, today running over, it’s time we break through! 29 Aug Taman Pancasila. Inviting all elements of Magelang society.’

Enrille also shared a poster in a group he created, inviting solidarity from various community elements, including students, laborers, and artists. Azhar is accused of uploading these posters to the Instagram account @magelangmemanggil with a caption urging vigilance against infiltrators.