Gov't Responds to CNN Report on Abuse of Migrant Fishers

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Taiwan's Fisheries Agency says it is committed to protecting the rights of migrant fishers, in response to a CNN report on abuses on Taiwanese distant-water fishing boats.

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00:00Taiwan's fishery agency says it has an action plan to ensure the rights of migrant fishers.

00:05That's in response to a recent CNN report on abuses against those employed on Taiwanese distant water fishing boats.

00:13The report cited a case of a fisher who was denied timely medical care and lost two fingers.

00:19Other cases included a death at sea where the captain refused to return to port,

00:24and examples of wages going unpaid for well over a year.

00:28The agency expressed concern over the cases raised by CNN and said further investigations may be needed.

00:35Since 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor has blacklisted Taiwan's distant water fishing industry for showing signs of forced labor.

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