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Indonesians demand international action over severe haze crisis

Residents in Indonesia are expressing frustration and anger over the severe haze caused by wildfires, which is significantly impacting their health and daily lives. Some individuals are calling for international intervention, urging neighboring countries like Singapore and Malaysia to take legal action against Jakarta for its perceived slow response to the environmental crisis. The toxic air quality is so bad that some residents are resorting to using oxygen cans at home. AI

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Indonesians demand international action over severe haze crisis

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Kolette Lim ·

    Indonesians urge Singapore, Malaysia to sue Jakarta as haze blankets region

    Every time Kristaen Albert returns home, he reaches for one of the dozen cans of oxygen on a table by the entrance of his house in Central Kalimantan. The air in his neighbourhood has turned dusty amber, with air quality far exceeding hazardous levels. “My breathing is noticeably…