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Turtles killed for village meeting

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By Sulamanaia Manaui Faulalo 14 April 2025, 6:38PM

Several endangered turtles were killed in Manono Uta village last week for a traditional village meeting, drawing attention to the ongoing tension between conservation efforts and cultural practices. 

By Sulamanaia Manaui Faulalo 14 April 2025, 6:38PM

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