Indonesia faces criticism over haze from forest fires
Haze from Indonesian land and forest fires has drawn anger, and a regional monitor has raised its top alert level for the southern zone.
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What happened
Indonesia is facing growing criticism over its response to forest and land fires that have sent thick haze into neighboring Malaysia and Singapore. Officials insist the government is not to blame. The regional climate and fire monitor has since raised its highest alert level for the southern ASEAN zone, as the fires have covered parts of Southeast Asia with toxic haze.
Why it matters
The haze has spread across national borders into Malaysia and Singapore, and the regional monitor's highest alert signals the seriousness of the situation.
Timeline
- Oct 16, 2:57 AM ET: Indonesia comes under growing criticism over its response to the fires and haze spreading into Malaysia and Singapore.
- Oct 17, 5:45 AM ET: The regional climate and fire monitor raises its highest-level alert for the southern ASEAN zone over the ongoing fires.
Coverage
- Haze triggers highest alert level in southern ASEAN zone (philstar.com)
- ‘Perpetuating stupidity’: Indonesia comes under fire for response to burning and haze (Hans Nicholas Jong)
- Indonesia fights fire with dry ice as toxic haze spreads across region (The Guardian)
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