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Conflict over fishing turns violent off Gambia's coast

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Matthew Mannion
October 11, 2025Advertisement
Tensions are rising at sea as Gambian fishermen clash with foreign trawlers.
Local crews claim that industrial vessels are destroying their nets and livelihoods through violent confrontations and even arson attacks.
With dwindling fish stocks and rising global demand, Gambia's waters have become a battleground.