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Indonesia: Over 8,000 children face disruptions to education following deadly earthquake – Save the Children
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· August 16, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Casualties have been reported, with the number expected to increase.
A significant number of youngsters are affected by the recent disaster. Thousands have been displaced and many homes were damaged. Casualties have been reported, with the number expected to increase.
Essential services have been impacted, including those that provide medical care and schooling. Many buildings that provide these services have been damaged, disrupting the support they offer. Further information on the situation is available from relief organizations, which are working to assess the full extent of the damage and provide assistance to those in need.
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Category: disaster Published: August 16, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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