Cypriot donkeys , ‘used as proxies’ to kill stray dogs in Turkey
Cypriot donkeys are being used as proxies by news media in Turkey to encourage the idea of euthanizing stray dogs. The debate on euthanizing stray animals in Turkey has caused a divide in Cyprus. The population of wild donkeys has increased, causing damage to property and crops. However, neither local leaders called for the euthanization of donkeys. Donkeys are of great economic benefit to the Karpasia region and measures are being taken to control their population. A “Karpasia donkeys management plan cooperation protocol” was signed to better manage the free roaming donkeys in the region.