Missing fishermen’s families receive monetary aid

Tuoi Tre
Updated : Sun, April 17, 2011,10:39 AM (GMT+0700)

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Families of Le Minh Tan and other fishermen who have been missing in Hoang Sa (Paracel) Island since January have received a financial support of VND46 million (US$2,198) from various agencies.
Quang Ngai People’s Committee has asked the provincial agriculture department and fishermen’s fund to support the families of those on board the QNg 66192 TS which was reported missing on January 17.
Last year, another boat numbered QNg-66478-TS was also reported missing and later found to be captured by China.
Hoang Sa is part of the numerous islands that have been hotly contested by Vietnam and China.