Brussels issues Cameroon ‘red card’ over IUU fishing

Fishing boats on Limbe beach in Victoria, Cameroon

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The European Commission has officially identified Cameroon as a non-cooperating country in the fight against illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, issuing the nation a ‘red card’

Despite previous warnings, Cameroon has not taken adequate measures to prevent and cease such illegal practices, says the Commission, which will now instruct EU member states to refuse fishery products from Cameroon, even if accompanied by catch certificates validated by the country’s authorities.

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