Fishermen call for punitive laws to eradicate illegal gear

Fishermen from communities around Lake Kivu in Western Province have called for tough measures to stamp out illegal fishers. Aboubakar Ngendahimana, a fisherman belonging to Rutsiro Fishermen Co-operative, said some unregistered fishermen still operate on the ‘black market’ and use outlawed fishing gear.
Residents waiting to buy fish at one of the landing sites on Lake Kivu. (Mohammed Mupenda)
Residents waiting to buy fish at one of the landing sites on Lake Kivu. (Mohammed Mupenda)
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