(2)Court orders suspension of Isahaya dike construction

(2)Court orders suspension of Isahaya dike construction

SAGA, Japan - Fishermen and supporters rejoice Aug. 26 after the Saga District Court ordered a suspension of the government-backed construction of an inner dike in the Isahaya Bay reclamation project in Nagasaki Prefecture. Fishermen requested the suspension, saying the dike was harming the fishing industry. (Kyodo)

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