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Lake Albert fishermen continue to report extortion

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Fishermen on Lake Albert continue to report harassment, alleged extortion and equipment seizures despite an order by the military governor of Ituri. John Lufukaribaru Toly calls for oversight of collections and security services in fishing camps, according to Lepotentiel.

Fishermen on Lake Albert continue to report alleged extortion and the forced seizure of equipment, according to an analysis by John Lufukaribaru Toly, whose role is not specified by Lepotentiel. He calls for an assessment of how provincial measures are being implemented to determine their effects on working conditions and fishermen’s rights.

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