The Aporia · Indonesia’s Prabowo mulls labelling wildfires as ‘ecological terrorism’

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is considering classifying the slash-and-burn practices causing widespread wildfires as "ecological terrorism." The country faces its most severe wildfire crisis in 11 years, exacerbated by unusually dry weather due to a “super El Nino.” The fires on Borneo and Sumatra have led to hazardous air quality affecting Indonesia and neighboring countries like Singapore and Malaysia. At a cabinet meeting, Prabowo stated that there will be strict regulations and sanctions with zero tolerance for those responsible for starting the wildfires.

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Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is considering labeling individuals and companies who use slash-and-burn methods to clear land as "ecological terrorists" due to ongoing severe wildfires. These fires are the worst in 11 years, exacerbated by super El Nino weather conditions that have dried out forests and fields across Indonesia, particularly on Borneo and Sumatra. The resultant haze has led to a rise in respiratory illnesses within Indonesia and caused unhealthy air quality in neighboring countries like Singapore and Malaysia. At a cabinet meeting, Prabowo stated there will be zero tolerance for those responsible for starting these wildfires, indicating stricter regulations and sanctions are on the horizon.

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Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has called for stricter regulations and sanctions against those who use slash and burn methods to clear land, as the country struggles to contain wildfires that have been raging for weeks.

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Prabowo, in a meeting with his cabinet, said there will be zero tolerance for people or corporations found responsible for starting wildfires.

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