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Fishermen Protest Over Unmet Government Promises, Policy Changes
Fishermen in Malé and Madavaeli Island in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll began protests against government plans to reintroduce longline fishing and unmet electoral pledges, organised by the Bodu Kanneli Masveringe Union with over 50 vessels at Hulhumalé's yellowfin tuna jetty and later the Izzuddin Jetty in Malé. Fisheries Minister Ahmed Shiyam acknowledged the government cannot fulfil its commitments given current financial circumstances, while a final decision on longline fishing remains pending.
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What happened
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Wed 12 JunFishermen began a protest near Hulhumalé's yellowfin tuna jetty against the government's plans to reintroduce longline fishing.early Wednesdayonly Maldives RepublicThe demonstrations, one of which began early Wednesday near Hulhumalé’s yellowfin tuna jetty, are a direct response to the government’s plans to reintroduce longline fishing, which has sparked widespread opposition among local fishermen.
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Who said what
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Such a move could result in significant financial strain on pole-and-line fishermen and their families.
Once longline fishing for yellowfin tuna is reintroduced, it poses a significant threat to the livelihoods of fishermen. Permitting longline fishing for factories will lead to a decrease in demand for the catch from traditional fishermen. …
Given the present financial circumstances, we find ourselves unable to fulfill our commitments immediately. I am here to inform you about the efforts we [the government] are making towards realising our pledges. The promises made by Presid…
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Figures in these reports
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47,517 metric tonnesYellowfin tuna quota allocated to the MaldivesMaldives RepublicWith a quota of 47,517 metric tonnes for 2022, the Maldives is positioned as a significant player in the Indian Ocean tuna fishery, second only to the European Union (EU).
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over 50Fishing vessels participating in the protestMaldives Republicthe protest saw participation from over 50 fishing vessels.
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Other events named
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Protestors expanded their demonstration to the Izzuddin Jetty area in Malé.As the day progressedIzzuddin Jetty area in MaléMaldives RepublicAs the day progressed, the protestors expanded their demonstration to the Izzuddin Jetty area in Malé.
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Fisheries Minister Ahmed Shiyam engaged with demonstrators, acknowledging the government's financial and economic challenges.Izzuddin JettyMaldives RepublicMinister Shiyam has engaged with demonstrators at the Izzuddin Jetty, acknowledging the government’s current financial and economic challenges as obstacles to fulfilling its electoral promises.
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Another wave of protests erupted in the southern atolls over the government's failure to ensure payments for fish purchases by MIFCO.southern atollsMaldives RepublicSimultaneously, another wave of protests has erupted in the southern atolls, where fishermen are decrying the government’s failure to ensure payments for fish purchases by the state-owned Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company (MIFCO).
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