Four days in, fishermen's families join protest in Addu City

2024 Jun Mon 20:43
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The fisher community in the south of Maldives is to continue protesting and demanding against the seizure of the millions in due for their catch.
Residents of Addu Maradhoo district joined the protest on Sunday evening. Photo by - Addu -X- Files
Residents of Addu Maradhoo district joined the protest on Sunday evening. Photo by - Addu -X- Files
Infuriated fishermen have stated that they would continue protesting even if MIFCO suspends them. Photo by - RaajjeMV
The protesting fishermen have been stressing that their families are in a dire situation as they have not been paid by MIFCO for their catches, for a long time. Photo by - RaajjeMV
Following their relentless protests for three days now, Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company Ltd (MIFCO) on Sunday warned fishermen. Photo by - RaajjeMV
MIFCO has threatened to stop buying fish from the fishing boats of the protesting fishermen for a period of three months if fishermen continue to obstruct work at the fisheries complex in the area where the fishermen are protesting. Photo by - RaajjeMV
Following discussions after Sunday night’s protest, fishermen decided that if the government does not pay heed to their demands, they would continue their rallies. Photo by - RaajjeMV
The fisher community is to continue protesting and demanding against the seizure of the millions in due for their catch, weighed at MIFCO’s complex in Hulhumeedhoo district of southernmost Addu City. Photo by - RaajjeMV