The Turkish government has approved a new law to address the problem of stray dogs on the streets.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated that the new law is necessary to deal with the issue of stray dogs in the country.
According to the law, municipalities will be responsible for capturing stray dogs from streets and alleys and transferring them to shelters.
Any stray dog that is diseased or poses a risk of attack will also be captured and placed in shelters.
The Turkish government estimates that there are 4 million stray dogs in Turkey’s streets and rural areas, some of which have attacked people.
Since 2022, stray dog attacks have resulted in 75 deaths, including 44 children.
The opposition has criticized the law and announced plans to challenge it, while hundreds of people protested against the bill in Istanbul’s Taksim Square.