Morocco, co-hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal, has sparked global outrage after announcing plans to cull up to three million stary dogs. This initiative has drawn criticism from animal welfare organizations and activists globally.
The Daily Mail reports that Morocco authorities are employing inhuman and potentially illegal methods to address the stray dog population. These include poisoning with the highly toxic strychnine beating surviving animals to death with shovels.
The International Animal Welfare and protection Coalition has sounded the alarm, warning that up to three million dogs could be killed as part of this campaign. Renewed primatologist and animal rights advocate Jane Goodall has stepped in, urging FIFA take immediate action to stop the killing. In a letter to FIFA, Goodall condemned the brutal methods reportedly being used and called for the tournament in Morocco to be suspended if the culling continues.
Why Morocco planning to kill 3 million Dogs ahead of FIFA World Cup?
Every four years, the FIFA World Cup takes the world by storm, drawing in billions of fans from every corner of the globe. Beyond just a football tournament. It’s a cultural event that connects people, celebrates diversity, and ignites an unmatched fervor across nations. The sport is an emotional journey for fans, who wait in anticipation to witness it live or otherwise.
With so much sentiment and passion attached to the sport itself. Host nations face the immense responsibilities of ensuring their preparations are flawless. They go above and beyond to create an unforgettable experience, from world-class stadiums to seamless logistics. For the hundreds and thousands of people who will come to their country.
However, some countries take controversial measures for the sake of image and immense responsibility. In a shocking and brutal cleanup effort, Morocco is reportedly considering slaughtering three million stray dogs ahead of hosting the 2030 World Cup. This report has sparked outrage from many animal rights activists and organizations.
Morocco has already started its preparations, with upgrading the stadiums and transportation networks to meet FIFA standards. Several media sources have reported that Morocco might carry out a systemic culling of thousands dogs. These types of activity is not acceptable.
