Indonesians sue government over deadly Sumatra flood response

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: May 21, 2026Country: Indonesia

Society & LifestyleCrime & Law

Indonesians sue government over deadly Sumatra flood response

Survivors of the deadly Sumatra floods in Indonesia are suing the government, claiming that the disaster response was inadequate. They are seeking a court order to declare the floods a national disaster and to improve recovery efforts.

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