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Somali Fishermen Decry Licensing Chinese Vessels

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Starting this month, Chinese fishing vessels are allowed to exploit the open waters off the Somali coast, following the granting of licenses by Somalia's government last month. Somali authorities say the permits will reduce illegal foreign fishing and help boost the economy.  But Somali fishermen worry the Chinese vessels now have the license to dominate the trade.  Mohamed Sheikh Nor reports from Mogadishu.

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