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Indonesian Flood Victims Signal Distress Amid Government Inaction

12/29/2025

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Aceh Residents Protest

Residents in Aceh Province, Indonesia, raise white flags to signal distress over the government's inadequate flood response after a November cyclone, with over 1,000 deaths and displacement.
Governor Ismail A Jalil (Aceh Province) expressed frustration at the central government's indifference.
President Prabowo Subianto rejected foreign assistance, saying the situation is manageable.
Critics describe the administration as disorganized and disconnected, worsened by past controversies, including issues with a school meals program.

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Government Supports Flood Victims

Indonesia's central government will support regions that forgo New Year fireworks for Sumatra flood victims.
Over 1,100 people have died.
Around 400,000 have been displaced by recent floods and landslides.
Jakarta and Bali authorities have banned fireworks and urged residents not to set them off.
The government is investing in recovery, including bridges and housing, at $3.11 billion, as emergency conditions persist and more than 20 villages have disappeared.

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Aceh Residents Protest

Residents in Aceh Province, Indonesia, raise white flags to signal distress over the government's inadequate flood response after a November cyclone, with over 1,000 deaths and displacement.
Governor Ismail A Jalil (Aceh Province) expressed frustration at the central government's indifference.
President Prabowo Subianto rejected foreign assistance, saying the situation is manageable.
Critics describe the administration as disorganized and disconnected, worsened by past controversies, including issues with a school meals program.

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