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Fishmeal factories take Senegal’s fish from the dinner table

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Briefings

A 2022 protest in Cayar, Senegal, against the Touba Protine Marine fishmeal factory, which was built less than a mile from homes and allegedly violated zoning laws. Demonstrators demanded the closure of the plant, which produced dark-yellow powder from whole fish, despite government assurances that no new plants were authorized. The factory was owned by Spanish company Barna until 2022, and protesters claimed the plant's location and production method caused severe health issues and environmental contamination.

Key points

• In August 2022, protesters in Cayar, Senegal, gathered at the Touba Protine Marine fishmeal factory, demanding its closure due to alleged violations of zoning laws and health risks from proximity to homes.
• The factory was owned by Spanish company Barna until 2022, and protesters claimed it produced dark-yellow powder from whole fish, which was legal but controversial due to its location and potential health impacts.

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Evidence covers only the 2022 Cayar protest; no data on factory operations since 2022, current environmental status, or long-term health outcomes from the plant.

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