Moroccan celebrities speak out to stop violence against stray dogs.

In the Moroccan internet space, a spontaneous online campaign has sparked, led by a group of influencers and social media stars, raising their voices in defiance of the "last resort" policy toward stray dogs roaming the streets. With hearts aching over the country's escalating brutal killing of these creatures, these celebrities unleashed a storm of tweets and posts under the hashtag #No_to_Killing_Dogs, demanding that authorities adopt a more compassionate and humane approach to managing this thorny issue.

Stars unite to save "Loyal Streets"

The campaign has gone beyond a simple hashtag, transforming into a resounding outcry, with the participation of a group of well-known and beloved figures among the Moroccan public. The famous rapper Abdelaziz Wanza, with his touching voice, the hugely popular YouTuber "Mimi", the influencer "Al-Jaidi" with his sarcastic style, and other influential figures joined in, unleashing their feelings through photos and videos that demonstrate their absolute support for the demand to stop genocide. These stars called for upholding the value of animal life and avoiding violent solutions that claim the lives of defenseless creatures.

Widespread sympathy and civil protests... society rises up in rejection of "street massacres"

The campaign's repercussions were not limited to the virtual world, but extended to the real world, where animal rights organizations were strongly involved, organizing protests to express their anger and condemnation of the increasing rate of stray dog killings. Protesters' voices echoed, demanding that the authorities radically change their futile policies in dealing with stray animals and adopt more humane and effective strategies. Painful videos and photos circulated online documenting the cruel conditions these animals experience on the streets, further fueling public anger and fueling calls for urgent action.

Calls for sustainable solutions and laws that protect the right to life

At the heart of the campaign are clear demands for alternative solutions and measures to manage and contain the stray dog phenomenon, away from the rhetoric of bullets and poison. Participants stress the need to adopt comprehensive sterilization and vaccination programs, and to establish well-equipped shelters to receive these animals and provide them with the necessary care, instead of mercilessly killing them. They also call for the enactment of strict laws that protect animal rights and enhance their status as living beings deserving of respect and care.

The Interior Ministry denies a "genocide campaign" and affirms its commitment to ethical solutions.

Amid this heated controversy, the Ministry of Interior was quick to deny reports in some international media outlets about a campaign to eradicate millions of stray dogs in Morocco. Mohamed Al-Roudani, head of the Health Preservation Department at the General Directorate of Territorial Communities, confirmed that this news "lacks any basis in truth." He emphasized the commitment of territorial communities to "developing ethical and sustainable solutions to manage the stray dog phenomenon, in line with international animal welfare standards." He also pointed to the efforts being made to combat this problem and strengthen preventive and public health services.