Amnesty International Condemns Military Presence in Nadiem Makarim's Trial in Indonesia
Amnesty International Indonesia has condemned the presence of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) at the trial of former Minister of Education Nadiem Makarim, arguing it intimidates civilian witnesses and violates constitutional principles. The organization is calling for the government to end the TNI's involvement in civilian courts, asserting that their presence is unnecessary. Makarim faces corruption charges related to a Rp2.1 trillion procurement scandal involving Chromebook laptops, with military support requested by the prosecutor's office for protection.
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Amnesty International Indonesia has condemned the presence of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) during the trial of former Minister of Education, Nadiem Makarim, citing intimidation of civilian witnesses. Amnesty argues that military personnel in civilian trials violate the Constitution and undermine the TNI's primary defense duties.
The organization calls for the government and the House of Representatives to cease the TNI's multifunctional roles, asserting that military presence is unnecessary in civilian courts. The trial on January 5, 2026, involved allegations of corruption against Makarim, who faces charges related to the procurement of Chromebook laptops, with state losses estimated at Rp2.1 trillion. TNI personnel were present at the request of the prosecutor's office for protection during the proceedings, based on a memorandum of understanding with the Attorney General's Office.
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