Tensions Escalate in Addu City as Fishermen Protest Over Unpaid Dues

Fishermen in Addu City escalated protests against MIFCO over unpaid dues, cutting electricity and entering the MIFCO Addu Fisheries Complex canteen, forcing staff to sleep outdoors. Operations were suspended. Protesters issued an ultimatum to take over the facility. MIFCO urged peaceful protest. Addu City Mayor Ali Nizar criticized MIFCO's corruption and government inaction. Fisheries Minister Ahmed Shiyam assured dialogue and payment after Eid al-Adha. The government had released MVR 46 million of MVR 80 million owed, but the issue remains unresolved. Police were present but did not intervene.

Fishermen in Addu City escalated protests against MIFCO over unpaid dues, cutting electricity and entering the MIFCO Addu Fisheries Complex canteen, forcing staff to sleep outdoors. Operations were suspended. Protesters issued an ultimatum to take over the facility. MIFCO urged peaceful protest. Addu City Mayor Ali Nizar criticized MIFCO's corruption and government inaction. Fisheries Minister Ahmed Shiyam assured dialogue and payment after Eid al-Adha. The government had released MVR 46 million of MVR 80 million owed, but the issue remains unresolved. Police were present but did not intervene.

Fishermen in Addu City escalated protests against MIFCO over unpaid dues, cutting electricity and entering the MIFCO Addu Fisheries Complex canteen, forcing staff to sleep outdoors. Operations were suspended. Protesters issued an ultimatum to take over the facility. MIFCO urged peaceful protest. Addu City Mayor Ali Nizar criticized MIFCO's corruption and government inaction. Fisheries Minister Ahmed Shiyam assured dialogue and payment after Eid al-Adha. The government had released MVR 46 million of MVR 80 million owed, but the issue remains unresolved. Police were present but did not intervene.

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