Fishermen involved in prostitution<\/p>\n
JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Governor Jacob Pattipi alleged yesterday
\nthat Thai fishermen have been involved in prostitution in
\nMerauke, Antara reported.<\/p>\n
Following an outbreak of AIDS several years ago, Thai
\nfishermen have been barred from going ashore as they have been
\nknown to carry HIV, the virus that causes the disease.<\/p>\n
However, Jacob alleged, the crew of Thai vessels circumvented
\nthe prohibition by making \"transactions\" on board.<\/p>\n
\"They bring the prostitutes on board, go to Aru Island, and
\nafter that, they return to Merauke,\" he said, adding that the
\ncrewmen put the local people at risk of being infected by HIV.<\/p>\n
Merauke regency is a main base for Thai's fishing boats.<\/p>\n
According to Jacob, in addition to Merauke, the regencies of
\nFakfak and Kaimana are also important areas for fishing boats
\nfrom Thailand.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the head of the provincial health office, Slamet,
\nsaid Irian Jaya has the second largest number of people with AIDS
\nand HIV in Indonesia, with 37 people with AIDS and 115 HIV
\npositive people up to September this year.<\/p>\n
In Merauke, he said, there are 32 people with AIDS and 78
\npeople are HIV positive. (swe)<\/p>",
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