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The scourge of pirate fishing in Sierra Leone

AdministratorOctober 27, 2012

In Sierra Leone fish stocks are being devastated by illegal fishing from trawlers accredited to export their catch to Europe. A two year investigation by the Environmental Justice Foundation found evidence of bribery, attacks on local fishermen - and trawlers fleeing to neighboring countries to avoid fines.

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Report: Tamasin Ford