Indonesia Denies Forest Fire Content Restrictions, Emphasizes Press Freedom
Indonesia's Deputy Head of the National Police's Cybercrime Directorate (Komdigi) has affirmed that there are no restrictions on content related to forest fires (Karhutla). This is interpreted as a stance emphasizing transparency in information sharing and accurate dissemination to the public.
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