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An Yue Jiang news. Ship makes no attempt to offload arms, trade unions report (UPDATED)
6 May 2008
7 May 2008
An Yue Jiang location update as of 7 May
The ITF understands that t
An Yue Jiang update. Ship makes no attempt to offload arms, trade unions report
The ITF and ITUC (International Trade Union Confederation) report the following news received from their fellow trade unionists in Angola: That the An Yue Jiang has left Luanda after unloading a cargo of cement and construction material only. No attempt was made to offload any armaments, and the ship sailed after taking on fuel and food. Trade unionists, including from the port workers’ union, maintained a watch on the ship and what came off and went on it throughout its stay in port. The police were also present.
The ITF will supply an update on the vessel’s location tomorrow.
ENDS
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Email: dawson_sam@itf.org.uk
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