Fights over illegal fishing are leading to armed conflict and deaths

Protesters from across Sri Lanka descended on the nation’s capital in February, shouting above the street noise and pumping their fists in the air in frustration.
The group was composed of fishermen and their supporters, and their rage was sparked by the Indian boats that regularly sail into Sri Lankan waters by the thousands, hauling away valuable sea cucumbers and prawns. Sri Lankan fishermen have said they have lost business, and some have lost their lives in confrontations with foreign crews.
The protesters demanded more action from the government, even as the Sri Lankan navy has used force to guard its fisheries

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