Observatoire des droits humains (anglais seulement)

Indonesian Conservationists Blame Reckless Development for Deadly Floods

(Version anglaise seulement)

Less than a week after Indonesia faced its third round of deadly landslides and flash floods this year, some local environmental advocates are saying the sheer impact of the natural disasters is the result of more than just bad weather. At least 26 people, including an 8-month-old baby and eight children, were left dead as torrential downpours pounded the vast tropical archipelago on Wednesday. A National Disaster Management Mitigation Agency spokesperson was quick to warn of increasingly...

Lire l'article complet