Jakarta, March 16 -- Indonesia's parliament condemned an acid attack on human rights activist Andrie Yunus, describing it as an act of resistance against the government's commitment to protecting democratic values and human rights.

Habiburokhman, chair of Commission III of the Indonesian House of Representatives, said the attack contradicts the administration's efforts to strengthen human rights protection under President Prabowo Subianto.

The remarks were delivered as part of the commission's conclusions following a special meeting discussing the case.

"We are deeply concerned and strongly condemn the acid attack because it is not merely an ordinary crime, but a crime against democracy," Habiburokhman told reporters at the parliament ...