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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Maroosha Muzaffar

Indonesian government facing lawsuit from Indigenous groups over ‘gross negligence’ in tackling wildfires

The Indonesian government has been accused of “gross negligence” by civil society and Indigenous groups over its tackling of recurring wildfires.

In a class action lawsuit, the groups are seeking stronger action against fires that have spread toxic haze across several parts of Southeast Asia.

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