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African Oceans Riddled with Fishing Conflicts
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[F]oreign commercial fishermen are often accused by activists and the governments of Sierra Leone, Guinea, and Liberia of bullying local fishermen, depriving them of their livelihood, and depleting regional fish stocks. And because most west African countries can't afford coast guards, observers say it has spawned a worrying trend of mercenary justice. (Christian Science Monitor [1], Wednesday)
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[1] Christian Science Monitor: http://www.csmonitor.com/2006/0621/p04s01-woaf.html
[2] The Commons: Tragedy or Triumph?: http://www.fee.org/publications/the-freeman/article.asp?aid=4064
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