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Ecuadorian judge orders release of fishermen after US military destroys boats

Original: RE: https:// toot.majorshouse.com/@majorlin ux/117436207753752093 “An Ecuadorian judge ordered the immediate release of

An Ecuadorian judge has ordered the immediate release of nearly 30 fishermen who had been prosecuted after two of their boats were destroyed by the US military in the Pacific Ocean. The fishermen had been charged by Ecuador's prosecutor's office in connection with the incident. Observers are highlighting the case as an example of fishermen being criminalised after an encounter with US forces, with human rights advocates closely following the ruling.

Why now: The ruling is drawing attention because it pits an Ecuadorian court against charges stemming from an apparent US military action at sea.

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• RE: https:// toot.majorshouse.com/@majorlin ux/117436207753752093 “An Ecuadorian judge ordered the immediate release of nearly 30 fishermen whose two boats were destroyed by the US military in the Pacific Ocean. The Ecuadorian prosecutor’s office had charged them with alleged… · fsinn@mas.to · 77

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