Children among the victims of Indonesia quake
By DW
03 December 2022 |
12:29 pm
The earthquake on Indonesia's island of Java injured dozens of children. The quake hit during the day, while classes were underway, and some students lost their lives. According to reports, some 80 schools were damaged by the quake.
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