Indonesia Faces Growing Demands to Protect Citizens from Forest Fire Haze
Widespread forest and peatland fires in Indonesia are exacerbating haze, with air quality reaching dangerous levels in Kalimantan and Sumatra. Residents and experts are urgently calling on the government to enhance protection measures for citizens, especially vulnerable groups.
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