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Nearly 23 million animals tortured in Turkey in 2020

REPORT

Nearly 23 million animals tortured in Turkey in 2020

The Animal Rights Monitoring Committee (HAKİM) has released its annual report on the violations of animal rights in Turkey: At least 1 billion 211 million 375 thousand 950 animals’ right to life was entrenched upon last year.

'Terror Investigation’ Against Animal Rights Defender 6 Years After Gezi

'Terror Investigation’ Against Animal Rights Defender 6 Years After Gezi

A “terror investigation” has been launched against animal rights defender Burak Özgüner, who protested in an attempt to raise concerns over the animals killed and injured as a result of police violence in 2013 Gezi Resistance.

Animal Rights Organization Urges EU not to ‘Send Living Animals to Turkey’

Animal Rights Organization Urges EU not to ‘Send Living Animals to Turkey’

The Animal Rights Monitoring Committee has emphasized the animal rights violations taking place during the transportation of animals to Turkey.

21 December 2017

40 Dog Seized for being ‘Dangerous’, Who is the Dangerous One?

40 Dog Seized for being ‘Dangerous’, Who is the Dangerous One?

40 dogs were seized according to the “dangerous breed” notice in Turkey in 2016. The seized dogs are left for dead in shelters.

21 April 2017 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Animal Rights Organization Urges AKP’s 2 MPs to Apologize to All Animals

Animal Rights Organization Urges AKP’s 2 MPs to Apologize to All Animals

HAKİM has called on AKP’s two MPs Satır and Enç to apologize for carrying a banner reading “No Dogs Allowed” at parliament.

13 January 2017

Animal Rights Defenders Leave Black Wreath

Animal Rights Defenders Leave Black Wreath

Animal rights defenders have placed a black wreath in front of İBB and Experimental Medical Research Institute building ahead of the October 4 World Animal Day to draw attention to the right violations that animals are subjected to.