Indonesia Forest Fires: 11 Corporations Blamed, 3 Foreign-Owned
The Indonesian National Police Chief has named 11 corporations responsible for widespread forest and land fires (Karhutla). Among them, three are foreign-owned companies, indicating a move towards accountability. The chief identified these entities as the primary drivers of the fires.
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