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Protesters Demand Disaster Declaration Over Indonesia Forest Fires

By Drooid · Oct 22, 2026, 10:26 AM UTC · How we work

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Protesters demand President Prabowo Subianto declare a national disaster for forest fires.
Thousands rallied in Jakarta, Borneo, Yogyakarta, Bandung and other cities since Monday.
Government deployed over 60,000 personnel, reporting an 80% success rate extinguishing new fires.
Health officials warn yellow haze and carbon-rich pollutants raise respiratory risks for children, elders, pregnant women.

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Protesters demand President Prabowo Subianto declare a national disaster for forest fires.
Thousands rallied in Jakarta, Borneo, Yogyakarta, Bandung and other cities since Monday.
Government deployed over 60,000 personnel, reporting an 80% success rate extinguishing new fires.
Health officials warn yellow haze and carbon-rich pollutants raise respiratory risks for children, elders, pregnant women.