Indonesian migrant fishers hooked by false promises, reeled into slavery on high seas
The News
Indonesian migrant fishers are being deceived by false promises of good pay and subjected to abuse and exploitation on foreign fishing vessels. According to government figures, Indonesia supplies several hundred thousand workers to the global fishing industry. Many are recruited online and assigned to ships without being informed of their rights, making them vulnerable to exploitation. The story of Akhmad illustrates the harsh realities these workers face.
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Lured by promises of good money working aboard a foreign fishing vessel
Indonesia is one of the top contributors of labour for the global fishing industry with several hundred thousand migrant workers.
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Key findings
Akhmad left Indonesia and endured months of abuse and exploitation while working aboard a foreign fishing vessel.
South China Morning Post- Lured by promises of good money working aboard a foreign fishing vessel
- Indonesia contributes several hundred thousand migrant workers to global fishing
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Loaded language removedAfter promises of good money, Akhmad left Indonesia and worked on a foreign fishing vessel, experiencing poor treatment and exploitation while being isolated.
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Akhmad left Indonesia and endured months of abuse and exploitation while working aboard a foreign fishing vessel.
South China Morning PostIndonesia is one of the top contributors of labour for the global fishing industry with several hundred thousand migrant workers.
South China Morning PostMany Indonesian migrant fishers are recruited online and assigned to foreign-flagged ships without being properly informed about their rights.
South China Morning PostBias & Framing
- framing_effect: Lured by promises of good money... reeled into slavery,abuse and exploitation,slavery on high seas