S2·E9 Indonesia's Toxic Haze Crisis

Episode recap

In season two, episode nine of Global Eye, titled Indonesia's Toxic Haze Crisis, the program investigates a devastating environmental emergency in Indonesia. Reporter Rebecca Henschke reports from the country as vast forest and peatland fires burn, blanketing the region in a toxic haze. The fires raise urgent questions concerning climate, industry, and political accountability.

In the second part of the episode, BBC Eye investigates allegations of abuse occurring at some of Indonesia's Islamic boarding schools. A former student speaks out, and the investigation examines claims that powerful institutions have helped shield an accused teacher from justice.

Global Eye is a documentary and news television series that premiered in 2025. The series features award-winning investigations from BBC correspondents around the world, focusing on revealing secrets, rooting out injustice, and exposing crime, corruption, and abuse.