Indonesia: Health Crisis and Public Outcry Over Government Response to Forest Fires
Indonesia is facing a severe public health crisis and growing dissatisfaction with the government's response to ongoing forest and land fires (Karhutla). Over 330,000 people in Kalimantan have suffered respiratory illnesses, while the declaration of a national disaster status is reportedly hindered by political and business interests.
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