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Protests Erupt in Turkey Over New Law Targeting Stray Dogs

Animal rights activists fear the legislation will lead to mass culling and overcrowded shelters.

  • Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Istanbul to demand the repeal of the new law.
  • The law requires municipalities to round up stray dogs and place them in shelters, with euthanasia for those deemed feral.
  • President Erdogan's administration argues the law addresses safety concerns following reported dog attacks.
  • Activists and some opposition mayors vow to resist the law, citing animal welfare concerns.
  • Videos and reports of dead animals have surfaced, intensifying public outrage.
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