Indonesia Declines National Disaster Status for Widespread Forest Fires Despite Severe Impact
Despite severe forest fires (karhutla) in Indonesia causing numerous casualties and affecting over 12.5 million people, the government has refrained from declaring a "national disaster." While the government expresses confidence in its response capabilities, civil society groups are urging for an immediate declaration.
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