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Aid shortages and fears of starvation as Indonesia reels from deadly earthquake

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An earthquake struck Indonesia early Saturday, resulting in 53 confirmed fatalities and the displacement of thousands of residents. The disaster has triggered significant concerns regarding the availability of essential aid and the potential for widespread starvation among the affected population.

Emergency efforts are currently underway to address the immediate needs of those displaced by the seismic event. Authorities and aid organizations are grappling with the logistics of providing food and supplies to survivors as the region begins to assess the full scale of the destruction.

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