Indonesians sue government over deadly Sumatra flood response

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

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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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