Indonesians mark 2 decades since the tsunami that killed 230,000
Voice of America
Visitors look at a wall displaying the names of the victims of 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, at the Tsunami Museum in Banda Aceh, Aceh province, Indonesia, Dec 14, 2024. Participants prepare for the start of a 5km running event titled 'Run for Life, Tsunami Memorial 2024' held to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Indian Ocean tsunami, in Banda Aceh, Aceh province, Indonesia, Dec. 15, 2024.
Two decades after a catastrophic tsunami destroyed her village, Tria Asnani still cries when she recalls how she lost her mother while trying to escape the giant waves.
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