Indonesians sue government over deadly Sumatra flood response
Survivors of the deadly floods in Sumatra, Indonesia, are taking legal action against the government. They claim that the government's response to the disaster was insufficient and are seeking a court order to classify the floods as a national disaster. The plaintiffs aim to improve recovery efforts for those affected by the floods.
- ▪Survivors are suing the Indonesian government over its disaster response.
- ▪They argue that the response to the Sumatra floods was inadequate.
- ▪The lawsuit seeks to declare the floods a national disaster and enhance recovery efforts.
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Toggle PlayIndonesians sue government over deadly Sumatra flood responseNewsFeedIndonesians sue government over deadly Sumatra flood responseSurvivors of Indonesia’s deadly Sumatra floods are suing the government over what they say was an inadequate disaster response. As Al Jazeera’s Jessica Washington reports, they’re seeking a court order to declare the floods a national disaster and improve recovery efforts.Published On 21 May 202621 May 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
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