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Pollution fears after earthquake in Indonesia

31/05/2006

Following the earthquake in Java, Indonesia on May 27, there are fears that the area may become polluted as a result of damage to the industrial leather facilities in the Bantul area.

The death toll following the disaster now stands at around 5,000, with 60-80% of homes in the Bantul District having been destroyed.

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