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Gas Project Devastates Senegalese Fishing Community, Forces Women Into Prostitution

  • The coastal gas rig promised economic benefits but instead eliminated access to fishing waters, devastating the community that depends on fishing.
  • The area's 90% reliance on fishing has been crushed, leaving families without income or livelihood.
  • Promised jobs and economic benefits from the gas companies have failed to materialize.
  • The loss of fishing has plunged the town into economic crisis and desperation.
  • Some women have turned to prostitution, unable to support their families otherwise.
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