Indonesia marks a year since devastating tsunami


Stark reminder: An aerial view of a devastated region nearly one year after an earthquake and tsunami in Sulawesi. — Reuters

Palu: Indonesia marked one year since a devastating quake-tsunami disaster pounded the city of Palu, killing more than 4,000 people.

Mass prayers were also held to remember victims of the 7.5 magnitude quake and subsequent deluge that razed swathes of the coastal city on Sulawesi island last September.

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