Thousands Protest in Jakarta Over Graft, Wildfires — SkimNews
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- Thousands of Indonesians protested in Jakarta and other cities on Wednesday against economic hardship and graft.
- Wildfires emitted toxic haze that made thousands ill, while the protesters also opposed the government’s handling of the fires.
Why it matters: Thousands of Indonesians took to the streets on Wednesday, while toxic haze from the wildfires has made thousands ill. The government faces two immediate pressures: a public-health toll linked to the fires and a mass protest over graft and the government’s wildfire response.
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