Violence and Abuse Rampant on Indonesian Fishing Vessels
A severe case of abuse on an Indonesian fishing vessel has come to light, where crew members were violently punished for failing to meet their squid catch targets. Authorities have suspended the vessel's operations and launched an investigation, considering the possibility of labor exploitation.
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