The Documentary Podcast

Invisible souls

Aug 21, 2024
Fishermen from the Philippines, Ghana, and Sri Lanka share harrowing tales of exploitation while working for a Scottish fishing company. Their accounts reveal the brutal conditions at sea and the emotional toll of mistreatment. Many have been waiting for over a decade for justice, with police investigations revealing a stark lack of action on human trafficking and modern slavery. They highlight the struggles with hunger, exhaustion, and racial abuse while yearning for their families, underscoring the urgent need for systemic change in the fishing industry.
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