“Mission accomplished” food and fuel supplied to fishermen at Scarborough Shoal

Atin Ito's civilian mission has delivered food and fuel supplies to Filipino fishermen at Scarborough Shoal.

Filipino volunteers from the civilian-led relief mission Atin Ito! coalition distribute relief goods to fishermen aboard a motorised wooden boat on the waters of the disputed South China Sea, on 16 May 2024. Source: EPA / FRANCIS R. MALASIG/EPA/AAP Image

Key Points

• The main convoy has abandoned plans of travelling closer to the Shoal as Chinese vessels in the area previously blocked Filipino fishermen from travelling closer.
• The civillian mission was able to distribute supplies and assistance to Filipino fishermen located at the Philippines' exclusive economic zone boundary at the West Philippine Sea.
• They were assisted by around 200 small Filipino fishing vessels.

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