• A demonstration takes place in Istanbul to demand protection for the city's strays. Following an attack by two pitbulls on young girl in December, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan ordered the city's municipalities to remove stray dogs from the streets. Reuters
    A demonstration takes place in Istanbul to demand protection for the city's strays. Following an attack by two pitbulls on young girl in December, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan ordered the city's municipalities to remove stray dogs from the streets. Reuters
  • The order to remove stray dogs from the streets and put them in shelters means near-certain death for the animals, considering the conditions of such centres in Turkey. Reuters
    The order to remove stray dogs from the streets and put them in shelters means near-certain death for the animals, considering the conditions of such centres in Turkey. Reuters
  • People hold banners reading 'Stop the ongoing genocide against stray animals' during a rally in Istanbul. EPA
    People hold banners reading 'Stop the ongoing genocide against stray animals' during a rally in Istanbul. EPA
  • A woman holds her pet dog during the protest. EPA
    A woman holds her pet dog during the protest. EPA
  • An activist with her pet dog demands protection for stray animals in Istanbul. Reuters
    An activist with her pet dog demands protection for stray animals in Istanbul. Reuters
  • Animal rights activists with a placard that reads: 'Don't touch my cat'. Reuters
    Animal rights activists with a placard that reads: 'Don't touch my cat'. Reuters
  • A dog sits in a pram as animal rights activists take part in a demonstration. Reuters
    A dog sits in a pram as animal rights activists take part in a demonstration. Reuters
  • Activists demand protection for stray dogs and cats. Reuters
    Activists demand protection for stray dogs and cats. Reuters

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Istanbul animal rights protest after stray dog ruling - in pictures

Follows measures introduced after a pitbull attack on a four year old girl

The National

January 10, 2022

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Updated: January 10, 2022, 9:14 AM
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