Animal Rights
Egypt court jails restaurant worker for killing cat
Egypt
March 19, 2023
Egypt court jails restaurant worker for killing cat
The Abdeen Misdemeanor Court in Cairo on Saturday sentenced a restaurant worker to six months in prison, on charges of…
Dar Al Iftaa forbids any form of animal abuse
Egypt
December 19, 2022
Dar Al Iftaa forbids any form of animal abuse
Egypt’s Dar Al Iftaa, as part of its on-going awareness campaigns, has warned against abusing animals, particulary by depriving them…
Animal Mercy Festival to kick off in Cairo Friday
Egypt
May 20, 2021
Animal Mercy Festival to kick off in Cairo Friday
For the first time in Egypt, a festival aimed at reducing animal cruelty will be held this weekend at the…
Egyptian media council recommends apology from Reham Saeed over televised animal abuse
Egypt
December 8, 2020
Egyptian media council recommends apology from Reham Saeed over televised animal abuse
Egypt’s Complaints Committee of the Supreme Council for Media Regulation (SCMR) recommended on Monday that Egyptian TV presenter Reham Saeed…
Supreme council suspends Reham Saeed show following animal abuse backlash
Cinema/TV
December 7, 2020
Supreme council suspends Reham Saeed show following animal abuse backlash
Egypt’s Supreme Council for Media Regulation (SCMR) on Saturday has suspended the TV show “Sabaya al-Kheir,” hosted by controversial host…
Photos: Reham Saeed sparks anger over torturing animals on TV show
Egypt
December 3, 2020
Photos: Reham Saeed sparks anger over torturing animals on TV show
Egyptian TV host Reham Saeed stirred anger and harsh criticism on social media sites on Wednesday, as many accused her…
“Why Do You Kill Me?” campaign launches against poisoning stray dogs in Egypt’s Tunis Village
Egypt
October 6, 2020
“Why Do You Kill Me?” campaign launches against poisoning stray dogs in Egypt’s Tunis Village
Tunis Village in Fayoum is a relatively peaceful place, with lush green areas enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. For…
Killing stray dogs could result in up to six-month jail sentence under law: Lawyer
Egypt
January 28, 2020
Killing stray dogs could result in up to six-month jail sentence under law: Lawyer
Article 357 of Egypt’s Penal Code imposes jail time of six months or less or a fine of under LE200 for anyone…
Sri Lanka probes elephant cruelty at Buddhist parade
World
August 16, 2019
Sri Lanka probes elephant cruelty at Buddhist parade
Sri Lanka Friday ordered an investigation after a skeletal 70-year-old elephant was paraded at a high-profile Buddhist pageant in a…
Swiss farmer’s quest to save cow horns goes to vote
Society
November 21, 2018
Swiss farmer’s quest to save cow horns goes to vote
Concern over the cruelty of removing a cow’s horns had not been one of Switzerland’s most pressing political issues. So…