Algeria Football– As Morocco prepares to co-host the 2030 World Cup with Spain and Portugal, the country faces a wave of international criticism over its management of stray dogs. The International Animal Welfare Protection Coalition (IAWPC), supported by the famous conservationist Jane Goodall, has filed an official complaint with FIFA, denouncing a mass slaughter campaign carried out by the Moroccan authorities.
According to the IAWPC, Morocco has launched an operation aimed at eliminating thousands, if not millions, of stray dogs to “beautify” its cities in preparation for the tournament. These practices, deemed brutal and inhumane, have caused a global outcry, with animal rights organizations calling for more ethical solutions to manage these populations.
A call to FIFA for immediate intervention
In an open letter to FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström, Jane Goodall called the actions “unacceptable barbarity”. She urged world football’s governing body to take concrete steps, including making the organization of the World Cup conditional on the immediate cessation of these practices and the implementation of ethical programs for animal management.
The Wardspresident of the IAWPC, also insisted on the need for FIFA to react, stressing that this situation could tarnish the image of the tournament and spark calls for a boycott, both from fans and sponsors.
A controversy with international repercussions
This case is not limited to a simple animal rights issue. Many personalities, notably veterinarians and media figures, have denounced the negative societal impacts of these practices. They believe that they risk harming the image of Morocco, host country of a global event supposed to promote values of respect and unity.
-FIFA now finds itself under pressure to step in and ensure that preparations for the tournament take place within an ethical framework, while responding to the growing concerns of the international community.
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