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Three Kenyan fishermen arrested over illegal fishing of sharks in Madagascar

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Three Kenyan fishermen are among foreigners arrested by authorities in Madagascar for illegal fishing of sharks.

International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) Mombasa port inspector, Betty Makena, said she received information on the arrest of the Kenyans alongside Sri Lankans on Monday last week.

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