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Somalia fishermen seek state safety net
Profession is again viable, but fishermen want government to help them against pirates and poachers.
Last Modified: 19 Oct 2012 11:20

Somalia's fishermen have long struggled to make a living, in the face of piracy and illegal fishing by foreign trawlers.

Increased demand for fresh fish is making the industry lucrative once more, but fishermen say they need more protection from the government.

Al Jazeera's Nazanine Moshiri reports from Mogadishu.

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