West Kalimantan Forest Fires: Komnas HAM Investigates Potential Violations of Health and Water Rights
Indonesia's National Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM) has launched an investigation into the recurring forest and land fires in West Kalimantan, focusing on their impact on citizens' rights to health, clean water, and food security. The governance of the provincial government's fire prevention and management is also under scrutiny.
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