China’s fishing fleet is causing havoc off Africa’s coasts
The victims are non-Chinese crew members, local fishermen and marine life
“The foreman woke us up by hitting us,” said the sailor. For the next 20 hours, on a typical day, the bleary-eyed crew would be hauling up fishing nets. If sharks got entangled they would hack off their fins, tossing the mutilated creatures back into the water to die. When dolphins were ensnared, the captain shot them, cut out their teeth and bartered them with passing ships in return for whisky.
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This article appeared in the Middle East & Africa section of the print edition under the headline “Slavery at sea”
Middle East & Africa April 13th 2024
- The IDF is accused of military and moral failures in Gaza
- Israel’s use of AI in Gaza is coming under closer scrutiny
- America, Israel and Hamas are trapped in a dangerous impasse
- Congo brings back the death penalty
- China’s fishing fleet is causing havoc off Africa’s coasts
- Is South Africa ready for a change in government?
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