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Lives M  atter in Raft Fishery

Lives Matter in Raft Fishery

The Raft fishery, notoriously known as risky and abusive business, has recently been captured by international media due to its human rights violations. Despite presented horrific tales in the news, abusive and brutal cases are growing at sea. Raft fishery involves large wooden rafts anchored near the fishing ground and is operate roughly fifty miles away from shore. There are around 10,000 rafts operate near Pyapon town of Ayeyarwady Region and around 5,000 rafts near Yay town of Mon State, of which less than one third registered with Department of Fishery (DoF).

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With over 400 NAG family members, staff from different geographical areas around Myanmar in 13 regions and state, NAG is working with National and international partners and networks for sustainable development of peaceful and prosperous society.

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