September 3, 2024
Thousands in Istanbul protest new stray dog law, fear mass slaughter
Listen to the article Thousands of protesters gathered in Istanbul on Sunday to oppose a controversial new law targeting stray dogs, which animal rights activists fear could lead to mass slaughter across Turkey. The legislation, passed last month, mandates the removal of millions of stray dogs from Turkish streets, citing public safety concerns. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan defended the law, saying it was necessary to tackle the country’s “stray dog problem”. Protesters, however, believe the law could lead to widespread euthanasia of stray dogs or force them into overcrowded and unsanitary shelters. Protesters carried signs reading “Shelters are death camps”


