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Indonesia wildfires spark anti-government protests

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Ben Waldron
October 21, 2026

Anger grows over Indonesia's wildfire crisis as protesters demand action to stop spread of toxic fumes affecting the health of thousands.

Anger over Indonesia’s wildfire crisis is spilling onto the streets.

Protesters are demanding the government declare the fires a national disaster as toxic haze affects communities and hundreds of thousands fall ill.

As President Prabowo Subianto marks two years in office, students are also demonstrating in Jakarta, accusing his government of corruption, ineptitude and failing to control the fires.

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