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Vanuatu, Santo, Illegal fishing
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Illegal fishing activities in the remote waters of West Coast and North West Santo have become a growing concern for local leaders and communities, prompting calls for greater monitoring and enforcement.
The issue was recently raised by the newly elected Member of Parliament for the area, Hon. Franklin Ezra William, who is also the first MP to represent Araki Island in South Santo.

Speaking during a meeting with the French Ambassador earlier this year, Hon. William said communities frequently witness suspicious boat lights offshore during the night.

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