Turkish lawmakers debate a bill to control stray dogs, raising concerns about potential mass culling.
Turkish lawmakers are debating a bill to control the country's large stray dog population, prompting concerns about potential mass culling. The legislation, submitted by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's ruling party, aims to manage the four million stray animals roaming streets and rural areas. Advocates for safer streets are in conflict with animal rights activists demanding the bill's withdrawal. An initial proposal would have required stray dogs to be rounded up, housed in shelters, and euthanized, but the current version is more lenient.
July 17, 2024
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