Students cross rivers, hike through mud to get to school in remote Maluku

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A video that has gone viral shows students from Tobo village in East Seram, Maluku, crossing a raging river delta on their way to school. The students also have to make an extreme trek to study in the neighboring village. The COVID-19 outbreak in Indonesia has only increased the obstacles for these students and has put the spotlight on infrastructure and education gaps in the country. (Facebook/Lissa Tanamal (Werto Wailissahalong)

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(JP/Riza Roidila Mufti)