Jakarta, March 14 -- Indonesian lawmaker I Nyoman Parta described the acid attack on human rights activist Andrie Yunus as a serious alarm for democracy and the protection of civil liberties in the country.

Parta said the incident should not be viewed as ordinary crime but as a warning regarding the safety of human rights defenders and the integrity of Indonesia's democratic space.

"Attacks on human rights activists are attacks on the rule of law. They play a key role in ensuring government accountability and protecting citizens' rights," he said in a statement received in Jakarta on Saturday.

As a member of Parliament overseeing law enforcement, he stressed that authorities must treat the case as a top priority. "The state must ensure...