# Why a toxic choking haze has gripped Indonesia for months

https://mins.news/en/video/123474

- BBC News, 2026-10-31 06:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2izq7nMcsa4

> Indonesia is enduring its worst fire season in a decade, with wildfires burning nearly 2 million hectares. Smoke has blanketed the region, including Malaysia and Singapore. The persistent toxic haze has sparked protests in Indonesian cities, where demonstrators are urging President Prabowo Subianto to declare a national emergency. His government is pursuing criminal charges against companies it says are responsible.

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