Yellowfin tuna fishermen vowed on Thursday to continue their protest until the government meets their demands, as their demonstration entered a second day.
The protest, organized by the Bodu Kanneli Masveringe Union (BKMU) - a trade union of yellowfin tuna fishermen – began at 09:00 am Wednesday from the Hulhumale’ jetty, before setting sights on Male’ City.
They have accused the government of failing on its promise to purchase and market yellowfin tuna, and secure a steady revenue stream for fishermen.
Over a dozen boats remain gathered in the waters off the No. 1 Jetty in Male’, as the Coast Guard and police keep a close watch.
A member of BKMU’s executive committee told Sun on Thursday morning that they plan on continuing the protest until the government agrees to meet their demands.
Speaking to RaajjeTV on Wednesday, Maroof Zakir, the secretary-general of BKMU and a member of Parliament, accused President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s administration of failing to address the concerns of yellowfin tuna fishermen despite already serving two years in office.
To be updated….