A growing wave of anger is surging across the United Kingdom, with tourists vowing to boycott Turkey in response to the country’s controversial new law permitting the mass killing of stray dogs. The legislation, supported by President Tayyip Erdogan’s AKP party, has ignited outrage among animal welfare activists and holidaymakers alike.
Harrowing reports of dogs being brutally slaughtered and buried in mass graves are emerging from Turkey. These accounts are fueling the growing movement to boycott the country. British tourists are increasingly turning their backs on Turkey, a popular holiday destination, as social media erupts with calls for a boycott. Many vow never to return until the law is repealed.
The tourism industry in Turkey, already facing challenges from domestic competition with Greece, is bracing itself for a significant downturn. As animal welfare campaigners intensify their efforts to expose the horrific treatment of animals, the potential economic impact on Turkey could be severe.
The new law permits the euthanasia of stray dogs deemed aggressive or suffering from incurable diseases. Municipal authorities failing to comply with the law face imprisonment. Critics argue that the legislation is inhumane and ineffective, and that it will do little to address the root causes of the stray dog problem. They maintain that humane solutions such as trap-neuter-release programs and responsible pet ownership are more effective and ethical alternatives.
