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Protest sends signal to government

Saturday 16 April 2016 | Published in Local

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Protest sends signal to government
Lawyer Norman George addresses the protestors at the Punanga Nui market yesterday afternoon. 16041530

About 200 people gathered in Avarua yesterday afternoon to show their opposition to the controversial purse seining agreement between the Cook Islands government and the European Union.

About 200 people gathered in Avarua yesterday afternoon to show their opposition to the controversial purse seining agreement between the Cook Islands government and the European Union.


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