[OANNES Foro] ICSF DC Weekly News Alert from 08 April to 12 April 2013

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Dear Subscriber,

Please find below web links of ICSF DC Weekly News Alert from 08 April to
12 April 2013.

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India: Indian government announces fishing ban *
http://www.thefishsite.com/fishnews/19909/indian-government-announces-fishing-ban

India - The government has imposed a ban on fishing by mechanised and motor
boats between 15 April and 31 May, 2013 (47 days) for the conservation of
fish resources.  Mechanised fishing vessels and motor boats found violating
the ban will be fined Rs.2,500 and the catch will be seized, according to
the Joint Director of Fisheries P. Koteswara Rao, reports TheHindu.
Fishermen using traditional fishing boats without an attached motor do not
come under the purview of the ban...
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India: US Navy probe into shooting clears team *
http://www.khaleejtimes.com/nation/inside.asp?section=todayevent&xfile=/data/todayevent/2013/April/todayevent_April11.xml

Nine months after a US Navy supply ship fired at a speeding boat which
posed an ‘imminent threat’ off the coast of Dubai, an investigation has
cleared the security team on board the vessel. An Indian fisherman was
killed and three of his compatriots were injured in the shooting. The
incident involving USNS Rappahannock and the fishing boat happened near the
port of Jebel Ali on July 16 last year...
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Assam: Assam: Drive against syndicates a political compulsion: Mafia had
instructed the fish suppliers to stop supply of fish from Andhra Pradesh
for creating artificial scarcity*
http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/detailsnew.asp?id=apr0913/city05

Guwahati, April 8 – Alleging that a nefarious nexus of mafia, government
officials, police and politicians were behind the flourishing illegal
syndicates, public activist Prof Deven Dutta said that the sudden drive
against syndicates was driven more by political compulsion rather than
genuine intent...

*Manipur: Save Loktak Lake call sounded out at Thanga *
http://kanglaonline.com/2013/04/save-loktak-lake-call-sounded-out-at-thanga/

Imphal, April 7: A one day `Save Loktak Lake campaign` was held today at
the Thanga Chinglak Bazar organized by several organizations. Demanding for
the state to fulfill demands including establishment of a new Fishermen
Welfare (Protection) Rights Act by getting rid of the Loktak Act and
stopping all forceful evictions of fishers from the floating huts, the
organizations set April 15 for the Government to act on their demands...
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Maharashtra: Pollution, climate change driving bombil & pomfret away from
city coast *
http://www.dnaindia.com/india/1819705/report-dude-who-moved-my-fish

“Did you get any rani fish?” Celine D’Souza, 37 asked for her favourite
from across the relatively quiet Goregaon fish market on Thursday morning.
“Like a stuck record, every time you come, you ask the same. Why don’t you
buy surmai, pomfret, halwa instead?” asks her regular fish-monger Vishaka
Bhoir, 49 stubbing off a bidi...
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Goa: Our fast-disappearing fields of fish *
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Our-fast-disappearing-fields-of-fish/articleshow/19485780.cms

Panaji: Goa's paddy fields, ponds and lakes harbour a rich biodiversity of
fish species, but the indiscriminate use of chemicals, dumping of wastes,
rapid urbanization and environmental degradation have severely impacted
this aquatic resource. 'This aspect of paddy fields, as being a rich
habitat for ichthyofaunal biodiversity, is on the verge of displacement due
to conversion of rice fields into non-agricultural land,' states a recent
study by Archana A Deshpande and Sonia R Fernandes, zoology students of
Carmel College for Women, Nuvem...
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Kerala: Fishermen Killing: Confusion may lead to NIA losing Italian marines
case to CBI *
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/fishermen-killing-confusion-may-lead-to-nia-losing-italian-marines-case-to-cbi/1101057/

Confusion prevails over the laws under which the Italian marine duo,
accused of killing two Kerala fishermen, are to be prosecuted amid
indications that the high-profile case may be handed over to CBI from NIA.
Government sources said as per the assurance given by India to Italy, the
marines will not be given death sentence and hence the stringent
Suppression of Unlawful Acts Against Safety of Maritime Navigation and
Fixed Platforms on Continental Shelf Act, 2002 slapped against the duo will
be dropped...

*Pondicherry: Plea for setting up Indo-Lanka Marines Disputes Authority by
NFF *
http://zeenews.india.com/news/nation/plea-for-setting-up-indo-lanka-marines-disputes-authority_840123.html

Puducherry: National Fish Workers Forum General Secretary M Ilango on
Saturday sought formation of an Indo-Sri Lanka Marine Disputes Authority to
find a permanent solution to end the "sufferings" of Indian fishermen,
allegedly at the hands of Sri Lankan Navy while fishing.  Ilango said in a
statement around 25 fishermen from Karaikal were taken into custody by the
Lankan Navy yesterday...

*Tamil Nadu: Lankan court orders release of 19 Indian fishermen caught by
Navy *
http://www.firstpost.com/india/lankan-court-orders-release-of-19-indian-fishermen-caught-by-navy-695400.html

Rameswaram (TN): A Sri Lankan court today ordered the release of 19 Indian
fishermen, who were arrested by the Lankan Navy on 13 March for allegedly
fishing in that country’s waters, officials here said. The fishermen, who
were lodged in Anuradhapuram Prison, would arrive either tomorrow or the
day after, they said...
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Andhra Pradesh: Child marriages on the rise in fishing hamlets *
http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Vijayawada/child-marriages-on-the-rise-in-fishermen-hamlets/article4597959.ece

Several girls are staying with grandparents and forced to enter into
wedlock as their parents migrate to the Gulf. A case of child marriage
reported at Chinnamamidipalli baffles the official agencies enforcing the
Prevention of Child Marriage Act (PCMA) in the coastal villages inhabited
by fishermen in Narsapur and Mogalturu mandals of West Godavari district...
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Sri Lanka: Pass system abolished – fishermen relieved *
http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2013/04/07/new05.asp

The pass system for fishermen that was in practice for over two decades in
the North, East and North Western provinces, restricting fishing activities
was abolished last week. Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development
Minister Dr. Rajitha Senaratne told the Sunday Observer that this was a
great relief and victory for the fishermen who had staged protests and
agitations demanding the abolition of the Navy’s pass system...
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Myanmar: Illegal foreign fishing boats become a big concern *
http://www.elevenmyanmar.com/national/3078-illegal-foreign-fishing-boats-become-a-big-concern

Although the authorities have set restriction for fishing to prevent local
fishing boats from fishing in Myanmar's coastal waters, illegal foreign
fishing boats become a concern, said officials from Myanmar Fisheries
Federation (MFF). "[We] need to study our sea to have effective measures
against illegal fishing during the period. Illegal foreign fishing boat is
a big concern...
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Pakistan: Pakistan allowed to export fish meal to Chinese markets *
http://www.brecorder.com/agriculture-a-allied/183/1171729/

China allowed Pakistan to export fish meal to its markets for one more
year, after its quality inspectors approved the country's fisheries
management, sources said on Saturday. China, they said, has enlisted four
processing plants to allow their food export to its markets including M/s
Kanpa International Sales, M/s Abideen and Company, M/s M A Proteins and
M/s Intermarket International. After a thorough evaluation of a fisheries
report on Pakistan, four companies, China's General Administration of
Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) made the decision,
they said...
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Pakistan: Fishermen optimistic to continue movement *
http://www.nation.com.pk/pakistan-news-newspaper-daily-english-online/karachi/10-Apr-2013/fishermen-optimistic-to-continue-movement

Karachi - A large number of people, hailing from different coastal
villages, staged a two-day Long March on Tuesday to register their protest
against the sale of precious islands, Dingi and Bhundar, located near
Ibrahim Hydri. It is to be noted here that the government has allowed
investors and business tycoons to initiate development of island city...

*India; NFF letter to Prime Minister of India on Fishermen arrest
Source: NFF*

To
Dr. Manmohan Singh,
Honourable Prime Minister of India,
Office of the Prime Minister,
New Delhi.

Sir,
Sub: Indian fishermen arrested by Srilankan Navy and incarcerated in
Srilankan prisons – a total of 75 within one week – seeking the
intervention of your good self – Reg.

Twenty six fishermen from Karaikal of Puducherry, who ventured into the sea
on April 5th for fishing in 5 boats, were captured by the Srilankan Navy
and are put behind the bars. You may remember that a fisherman from
Karaikal was shot at by the Srilankan Navy on 5th of March. Last week 56
fishermen from Ramnad district were taken into custody by the Srilankan
Navy and 19 of them are still remanded. The fishermen of Ramnad district
abstained themselves from fishing for over a week due to this fact. And
when they went back to fishing this week, they are harassed. On 7th March,
yet another 30 fishermen from Ramnad district are captured by the Srilankan
navy and are incarcerated. This makes a total of 75 Indian fishermen being
arrested within a week alone.

The fishermen of the southern districts of Tamilnadu, from Nagapattinam
till Kanykumari and the Karaikal district of the Union Territory of
Puducherry are been suffering harassment of various kinds by Srilankan
Navy. They are beaten, their nets and boats are damaged, their catches are
confiscated, many of them are arrested, incarcerated and some are shot at
(resulting in life loss to the tune of over 500 fishermen so far). The
Tamil fishermen see no reason for continuation of such behavior even after
the end of the civil war in Srilanka.

We seek the intervention of your good office in finding a long standing
solution to this perennial issue. The solution should have the involvement
of the local government such as that of Tamilnadu and Puducherry. A
continuous process of dialogue between the fishermen of the two nations
should also be considered as a part of conflict resolution.

I wish to bring to your notice the existence of specific authority
consisting of various countries, in batches of two or three countries that
share coastline facing common seas, to resolve such fishing and alleged
crossing the border issues. Russia, Japan and the Koreas are part of such
authorities. We wish that an ‘Indo Srilankan Marine Disputes Authority’ be
established in similar fashion due to your intervention.

Yours Sincerely,
(M. Ilango), General Secretary, NFF.



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