Millions Affected by Forest Fire Smoke, DPR Pushes for Evaluation of Officials Failing Targets
In Indonesia, millions of residents are suffering health impacts from forest fire (karhutla) smoke. The House of Representatives (DPR) is strongly urging the evaluation of officials who failed to meet fire prevention targets.
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