Are the Hong Kong Police Violating Animal Rights, too?
Police dogs have been deployed multiple times at clearance operations since June. The Hong Kong police have been critised by the public for their decision of putting animals in sites of conflict without protection gears, especially under tear gas enviroment.
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Police dogs have been deployed multiple times at clearance operations since June. The Hong Kong police have been critised by the public for their decision of putting animals in sites of conflict without protection gears, especially under tear gas enviroment.
Full Story:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/9004?single
#PoliceDogs #AnimalRights #PoliceBrutality
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Are the Hong Kong Police Violating Animal Rights, too?
Police dogs have been deployed multiple times at clearance operations since June, and the Hong Kong Police have been critised by the public for their decision of putting animals in sites of conflict without protection gears, especially in teargased enviroment.
Full Story:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/9004?single
#PoliceDogs #AnimalRights #PoliceBrutality
Police dogs have been deployed multiple times at clearance operations since June, and the Hong Kong Police have been critised by the public for their decision of putting animals in sites of conflict without protection gears, especially in teargased enviroment.
Full Story:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/9004?single
#PoliceDogs #AnimalRights #PoliceBrutality
Rally on October 27 in Protest of Police Mistreat of Police Dogs and Exploitative Use of Chemical Agents
Police dogs have been deployed multiple times in police operation since June, and police have been criticized by public for their decision of putting animals in skirmishes without protection gears, exposing them to toxic tear gas, which could be life-threatening.
Full Story:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/9004?single
#PoliceDogs #AnimalRights #PoliceBrutality
Police dogs have been deployed multiple times in police operation since June, and police have been criticized by public for their decision of putting animals in skirmishes without protection gears, exposing them to toxic tear gas, which could be life-threatening.
Full Story:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/9004?single
#PoliceDogs #AnimalRights #PoliceBrutality
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Rally on October 27 in Protest of Police Mistreat of Police Dogs and Exploitative Use of Chemical Agents
Police dogs have been deployed multiple times in police operation since June, and police have been criticized by public for their decision of putting animals in skirmishes without protection gears, exposing them to toxic tear gas, which could be life-threatening.
Full Story:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/9004?single
#PoliceDogs #AnimalRights #PoliceBrutality
Police dogs have been deployed multiple times in police operation since June, and police have been criticized by public for their decision of putting animals in skirmishes without protection gears, exposing them to toxic tear gas, which could be life-threatening.
Full Story:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/9004?single
#PoliceDogs #AnimalRights #PoliceBrutality
Rally on October 27 in Protest of Police Mistreat of Police Dogs and Exploitative Use of Chemical Agents
Police dogs have been deployed multiple times in police operation since June, and police have been criticized by public for their decision of putting animals in skirmishes without protection gears, exposing them to toxic tear gas, which could be life-threatening.
Full Story:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/9004?single
#PoliceDogs #AnimalRights #PoliceBrutality
Police dogs have been deployed multiple times in police operation since June, and police have been criticized by public for their decision of putting animals in skirmishes without protection gears, exposing them to toxic tear gas, which could be life-threatening.
Full Story:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/9004?single
#PoliceDogs #AnimalRights #PoliceBrutality
Beijing Bans Pet Dogs Taller than 35cm; Residents Given Only 3 Days to Cooperate
Full story: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/13740
#Beijing #AnimalRights #China #CCP
Full story: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/13740
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Beijing Bans Pet Dogs Taller than 35cm; Residents Given Only 3 Days to Cooperate
Beijing put a ban on pet dogs taller than 35cm in 2003. But the ban was not officially enforced. However, on 5-Dec, a statement was published by the Tonghu Police Station, instructing residents to “deal with the dogs by their means” within 3 days. Or the dogs would be “confiscated;” and the owners, heavily fined.
White terror was spreading swiftly online as some netizens said the urban management officers would inspect their houses. Netizens said many dog owners brought their pets to the veterinary clinics for euthanasia. Some even claimed to be owners unable to pay for the clinical fee, suffocate or beat their dogs to death before their dogs were confiscated.
A Weibo public account, Calipaw, was pledging for rescue and evacuation. It asked the travellers and volunteers who have connections with San Francisco and Los Angeles to fly with other people’s dogs to save their lives.
The police said the notice was released because of frequent complaints of illegal keeping of large-sized dogs, walking dogs without leashes，and letting dogs urinating and sweating on the streets, causing nuisances to the community. The police said the statement only requested the owners to take their dogs to non-restricted zones, and denied accusations of demanding the owners to have their dogs euthanized.
There are also other restrictions and bans on pet dogs in other provinces of China. The “Hangzhou Dogs Management Ordinance” prohibits citizens from keeping large-sized and aggressive dogs, and restricts 34 types of dogs to be kept, such as Shepherd and Akita. Citizens living in key management zones are allowed to keep one pet dog only.
Source: HKET (19-Dec)
https://bit.ly/35Flskm
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#Beijing #AnimalRights #China #CCP
Beijing put a ban on pet dogs taller than 35cm in 2003. But the ban was not officially enforced. However, on 5-Dec, a statement was published by the Tonghu Police Station, instructing residents to “deal with the dogs by their means” within 3 days. Or the dogs would be “confiscated;” and the owners, heavily fined.
White terror was spreading swiftly online as some netizens said the urban management officers would inspect their houses. Netizens said many dog owners brought their pets to the veterinary clinics for euthanasia. Some even claimed to be owners unable to pay for the clinical fee, suffocate or beat their dogs to death before their dogs were confiscated.
A Weibo public account, Calipaw, was pledging for rescue and evacuation. It asked the travellers and volunteers who have connections with San Francisco and Los Angeles to fly with other people’s dogs to save their lives.
The police said the notice was released because of frequent complaints of illegal keeping of large-sized dogs, walking dogs without leashes，and letting dogs urinating and sweating on the streets, causing nuisances to the community. The police said the statement only requested the owners to take their dogs to non-restricted zones, and denied accusations of demanding the owners to have their dogs euthanized.
There are also other restrictions and bans on pet dogs in other provinces of China. The “Hangzhou Dogs Management Ordinance” prohibits citizens from keeping large-sized and aggressive dogs, and restricts 34 types of dogs to be kept, such as Shepherd and Akita. Citizens living in key management zones are allowed to keep one pet dog only.
Source: HKET (19-Dec)
https://bit.ly/35Flskm
#WithChineseCharacteristics
#Beijing #AnimalRights #China #CCP
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【殘忍禁令】北京禁狗令限3日內處置35cm大型犬 網傳狗主被迫帶狗安樂死
內地為了防止養狗人士不拖繩、縱容狗隻隨地便溺、吠叫咬人等事件發生，近年開始嚴厲執行「限狗令」。北京通州區更禁止養體長超過35厘米的大型犬，要求狗主3日內自行處置，否則將會沒收犬隻，網傳多間寵物醫院爆發
Animal Abusers Let Free by HK's Department of Justice; Pro-Democracy Lawmakers Voice Discontent
On Februrary 14, 2020, a series of animal abuse incidents occurred at Hong Kong Garden, Tsing Lung Tau, where 29 pet animals including cats, rabbits, birds and hamsters were dropped from height on 3 subsequent days, with 15 of which died as a result. The police tried to track down the apartments resided but were unable to find any suspects.
Eventually, 2 male residents, accompanied by lawyers, surrendered themselves to the authorities. However, the Department of Justice (DoJ) decided to drop all charges due to a “lack of evidence.”
On September 9, voluntary organization “1020 Dog Parents” and Pro-Democracy Lawmaker Claudia Mo held a press conference demanding the DOJ to reconsider bringing the charges. “The moral progress of a nation and its greatness should be judged by the way it treats its animals,” said Claudia Mo, quoting from Gandhi. She condemned the DOJ’s lukewarm attitude towards the incident and the absence of explanation. She said their protest may be of no avail. ”But if we don’t do anything, we’ll get nothing,” she added.
Source: InMedia #Sept10
#FailedState #DoJ #AnimalRights
On Februrary 14, 2020, a series of animal abuse incidents occurred at Hong Kong Garden, Tsing Lung Tau, where 29 pet animals including cats, rabbits, birds and hamsters were dropped from height on 3 subsequent days, with 15 of which died as a result. The police tried to track down the apartments resided but were unable to find any suspects.
Eventually, 2 male residents, accompanied by lawyers, surrendered themselves to the authorities. However, the Department of Justice (DoJ) decided to drop all charges due to a “lack of evidence.”
On September 9, voluntary organization “1020 Dog Parents” and Pro-Democracy Lawmaker Claudia Mo held a press conference demanding the DOJ to reconsider bringing the charges. “The moral progress of a nation and its greatness should be judged by the way it treats its animals,” said Claudia Mo, quoting from Gandhi. She condemned the DOJ’s lukewarm attitude towards the incident and the absence of explanation. She said their protest may be of no avail. ”But if we don’t do anything, we’ll get nothing,” she added.
Source: InMedia #Sept10
#FailedState #DoJ #AnimalRights
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Full-page Ad Calls Secretary for Justice to Respect #AnimalLives As Authorities Set Abusers of 29 Animals Free
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Full-page Ad Calls Secretary for Justice to Respect #AnimalLives As Authorities Set Abusers of 29 Animals Free
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Full-page Ad Calls Secretary for Justice to Respect #AnimalLives As Authorities Set Abusers of 29 Animals Free
A secondary school teacher in Hong Kong and his partner surrendered themselves in February 2020 for hurling 29 animals off a high-rise tower, including chinchillas, guinea pig, cats, rabbits, parrot and rodent.
All animals, scattered on the ground and in a ditch next to the building, were either dead or severely injured.
But after a six-month investigation, HK police said the Justice Department would not bring the abusers to trial owing to "insufficient evidence to demonstrate a reasonable prospect of conviction".
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https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/25363
A front-page advertisement was crowdfunded by a animal rights concern group "1380" and published on Apple Daily. The advertisement took form of an open message to the Secretary for Justice Teresa Cheng:
"Animals cannot speak for themselves and are totally helpless when subject to abuse. We should protect them for justice to be done."
Pro-democracy legislator Claudia Mo, also wrote an open letter to Secretary for Justice Teresa Cheng earlier, demanding an explanation for why the case was dropped: “This move is no different than sending society a message that the government looks down on animal lives and easily allows animal abusers walk free.”
Source: Apple Daily; RTHK; 黃色香港毛孩關注組
https://www.facebook.com/groups/312561176737848
https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1547465-20200902.htm
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Full-page Ad Calls Secretary for Justice to Respect #AnimalLives As Authorities Set Abusers of 29 Animals Free
A secondary school teacher in Hong Kong and his partner surrendered themselves in February 2020 for hurling 29 animals off a high-rise tower, including chinchillas, guinea pig, cats, rabbits, parrot and rodent.
All animals, scattered on the ground and in a ditch next to the building, were either dead or severely injured.
But after a six-month investigation, HK police said the Justice Department would not bring the abusers to trial owing to "insufficient evidence to demonstrate a reasonable prospect of conviction".
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https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/25363
A front-page advertisement was crowdfunded by a animal rights concern group "1380" and published on Apple Daily. The advertisement took form of an open message to the Secretary for Justice Teresa Cheng:
"Animals cannot speak for themselves and are totally helpless when subject to abuse. We should protect them for justice to be done."
Pro-democracy legislator Claudia Mo, also wrote an open letter to Secretary for Justice Teresa Cheng earlier, demanding an explanation for why the case was dropped: “This move is no different than sending society a message that the government looks down on animal lives and easily allows animal abusers walk free.”
Source: Apple Daily; RTHK; 黃色香港毛孩關注組
https://www.facebook.com/groups/312561176737848
https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1547465-20200902.htm
#AnimalLivesMatter #AnimalAbuse #AnimalCruelty #DoJ #Injustice #FrontpageAd
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Animal Abusers Let Free by HK's Department of Justice; Pro-Democracy Lawmakers Voice Discontent
On Februrary 14, 2020, a series of animal abuse incidents occurred at Hong Kong Garden, Tsing Lung Tau, where 29 pet animals including cats, rabbits, birds and…
On Februrary 14, 2020, a series of animal abuse incidents occurred at Hong Kong Garden, Tsing Lung Tau, where 29 pet animals including cats, rabbits, birds and…
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Razor Wire on #University Campus Stifles Freedom of Expression and Endangers Animals: "Management had Turned It Into a Prison"
A teaching staff at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (#CUHK) discovered that razor wire loops have been installed on the hillside of the campus.
In a Facebook post, the staff member noted that the razor wire is deployed next to a staircase that is part of the main walking path between two campus buildings, and wildlife has been frequently observed roaming through the area.
The staircase is well protected by railings, and is nowhere near the campus boundaries, so the wires offer little protection in terms of security or safety.
However, the hillside had been a favorite spot for displaying banners and flags in the past. The razor wires would seriously hamper the university's freedom of expression, the staff member noted, in addition to becoming a deathtrap for animals that live on the hillside: "Our beautiful campus was built by free-spirited youths over generations, but the management had turned it into a prison."
The CUHK #StudentUnion shares the same concerns in a statement on June 21, 2021 criticizing the move for being "clearly contrary to CUHK's values and beliefs, and blatantly disregards the safety of animals". It also criticized CUHK Property Management for not having consulted the staff and students before installing the razor wire, and had demanded its removal as soon as possible.
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Chan Yin Ha Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Chan.Yin.Ha/posts/10160394007282323
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Razor Wire on #University Campus Stifles Freedom of Expression and Endangers Animals: "Management had Turned It Into a Prison"
A teaching staff at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (#CUHK) discovered that razor wire loops have been installed on the hillside of the campus.
In a Facebook post, the staff member noted that the razor wire is deployed next to a staircase that is part of the main walking path between two campus buildings, and wildlife has been frequently observed roaming through the area.
The staircase is well protected by railings, and is nowhere near the campus boundaries, so the wires offer little protection in terms of security or safety.
However, the hillside had been a favorite spot for displaying banners and flags in the past. The razor wires would seriously hamper the university's freedom of expression, the staff member noted, in addition to becoming a deathtrap for animals that live on the hillside: "Our beautiful campus was built by free-spirited youths over generations, but the management had turned it into a prison."
The CUHK #StudentUnion shares the same concerns in a statement on June 21, 2021 criticizing the move for being "clearly contrary to CUHK's values and beliefs, and blatantly disregards the safety of animals". It also criticized CUHK Property Management for not having consulted the staff and students before installing the razor wire, and had demanded its removal as soon as possible.
Source:
CUHK Student Union
Chan Yin Ha Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Chan.Yin.Ha/posts/10160394007282323
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#JudicialReview Denied After HK's Secretary of Justice Decides to Not Prosecute Arrestees in #AnimalAbuse Case
In Hong Kong in February 2020, two people were arrested in an alleged animal abuse case in Sum Tseng HongKong Garden, after 30 injured and dead animals were found in a nearby hillside of the housing estate.
However, the Secretary of Justice in Hong Kong has decided that nobody is to be prosecuted in this case.
A citizen who adopted an injured cat in the case applied for a judicial review at the High Court.
On June 30, 2021, Judge Lee Won-tung announced that the judicial review was denied. Lee emphasized that the Secretary of Justice is "not obligated" to explain her decision within a certain amount of time. Even if the applicant wins the judicial review, the court claimed that nobody can be prosecuted due to the "statute of limitations".
Source: Stand News #Jun30
https://www.thestandnews.com/court/%E5%BE%8B%E6%94%BF%E5%8F%B8%E4%B8%8D%E8%B5%B7%E8%A8%B4%E6%B7%B1%E4%BA%95%E8%99%90%E5%BE%85%E5%8B%95%E7%89%A9%E6%A1%88-%E8%B2%93%E4%B8%BB%E6%8F%90%E5%8F%B8%E6%B3%95%E8%A6%86%E6%A0%B8%E8%A2%AB%E6%8B%92-%E5%AE%98%E5%BE%8B%E6%94%BF%E5%8F%B8%E6%B2%92%E7%BE%A9%E5%8B%99%E5%9C%A8%E5%90%88%E7%90%86%E6%99%82%E9%96%93%E4%BA%A4%E4%BB%A3
#AnimalRights #AnimalCruelty
#JudicialReview Denied After HK's Secretary of Justice Decides to Not Prosecute Arrestees in #AnimalAbuse Case
In Hong Kong in February 2020, two people were arrested in an alleged animal abuse case in Sum Tseng HongKong Garden, after 30 injured and dead animals were found in a nearby hillside of the housing estate.
However, the Secretary of Justice in Hong Kong has decided that nobody is to be prosecuted in this case.
A citizen who adopted an injured cat in the case applied for a judicial review at the High Court.
On June 30, 2021, Judge Lee Won-tung announced that the judicial review was denied. Lee emphasized that the Secretary of Justice is "not obligated" to explain her decision within a certain amount of time. Even if the applicant wins the judicial review, the court claimed that nobody can be prosecuted due to the "statute of limitations".
Source: Stand News #Jun30
https://www.thestandnews.com/court/%E5%BE%8B%E6%94%BF%E5%8F%B8%E4%B8%8D%E8%B5%B7%E8%A8%B4%E6%B7%B1%E4%BA%95%E8%99%90%E5%BE%85%E5%8B%95%E7%89%A9%E6%A1%88-%E8%B2%93%E4%B8%BB%E6%8F%90%E5%8F%B8%E6%B3%95%E8%A6%86%E6%A0%B8%E8%A2%AB%E6%8B%92-%E5%AE%98%E5%BE%8B%E6%94%BF%E5%8F%B8%E6%B2%92%E7%BE%A9%E5%8B%99%E5%9C%A8%E5%90%88%E7%90%86%E6%99%82%E9%96%93%E4%BA%A4%E4%BB%A3
#AnimalRights #AnimalCruelty
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Hong Kong Govenment Order to "Catch and Kill" Wild Boars, Sparking Outcry from Citizens and Animal Rights Groups
Source: InmediaHK; #Nov14
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Hong Kong Govenment Order to "Catch and Kill" Wild Boars, Sparking Outcry from Citizens and Animal Rights Groups
Source: InmediaHK; #Nov14
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Hong Kong Govenment Order to "Catch and Kill" Wild Boars, Sparking Outcry from Citizens and Animal Rights Groups
On November 9, 2021, an auxiliary police officer in Hong Kong was said being bitten by a wild pig in North Point. The boar was later found fell to its death from a 10-meter high ground.
On November 12, 2021, the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (#AFCD) immediately announced a "catch-and-kill" policy to euthanise wild boars that enter urban areas.
Eight animal rights group quickly launched a signature campaign titled "Wild boars are innocent. Do Not vent your hatred and anger at animals," urging the authorities to scrap the "catch-and-kill" policy.
One of the concern groups issued an open to Sophia Chan Siu-chee, Secretary for Food and Health and Leung Siu-fai, Director of AFCD.
In the letter, the group pointed out that boars are wild animals indigenous to Hong Kong. "They are living creatures with conscious and thoughts and should be respected."
The group criticized the authorities for disregarding the wild boars' rights to live in urban areas, calling the "catch-and-kill" policy utterly unreasonable.
In less then one day, the campaign received more than 30,000 signatures.
Source: InmediaHK; #Nov14
https://bit.ly/3CbGVAZ
#AnimalCruelty #FailedState #WildBoars #Death
Hong Kong Govenment Order to "Catch and Kill" Wild Boars, Sparking Outcry from Citizens and Animal Rights Groups
On November 9, 2021, an auxiliary police officer in Hong Kong was said being bitten by a wild pig in North Point. The boar was later found fell to its death from a 10-meter high ground.
On November 12, 2021, the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (#AFCD) immediately announced a "catch-and-kill" policy to euthanise wild boars that enter urban areas.
Eight animal rights group quickly launched a signature campaign titled "Wild boars are innocent. Do Not vent your hatred and anger at animals," urging the authorities to scrap the "catch-and-kill" policy.
One of the concern groups issued an open to Sophia Chan Siu-chee, Secretary for Food and Health and Leung Siu-fai, Director of AFCD.
In the letter, the group pointed out that boars are wild animals indigenous to Hong Kong. "They are living creatures with conscious and thoughts and should be respected."
The group criticized the authorities for disregarding the wild boars' rights to live in urban areas, calling the "catch-and-kill" policy utterly unreasonable.
In less then one day, the campaign received more than 30,000 signatures.
Source: InmediaHK; #Nov14
https://bit.ly/3CbGVAZ
#AnimalCruelty #FailedState #WildBoars #Death
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（獨媒報導）一名52歲輔警早前（11月9日）在北角天后廟道被野豬咬至重傷，其後野豬跌落10米深山坡傷重死亡。漁護署三日後下
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Hong Kong wild boars lured to their deaths after police attack
//Hong Kong has begun culling wild boars following an attack on a police officer, with seven animals killed after they were lured onto the street by wildlife officials, sparking anger from conservationists on Thursday.
In front of local media crews, officials closed off a road in the district of Aberdeen and scattered breadcrumbs on the ground.
A group of boars soon appeared and were shot with tranquilizer darts before being dispatched with lethal injections.
Roni Wong of the Hong Kong Wild Boar Concern Group tried to break through the police cordon but was stopped.
"We agree with the government on one thing, that people should not feed wild animals," Wong said. "But we should not put liability on the animals."
Hong Kong's Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals said it "severely opposed" the #AFCD operation and "any lethal measure to manage" the city's boar population.
More than 70,000 people have signed an online petition by 13 animal rights groups urging the authorities to withdraw the new kill policy.//
Source: AFP; France 24 #Nov18
www.france24.com/en/live-news/20211118-hong-kong-wild-boars-lured-to-their-deaths-after-police-attack
#WildBoars #AnimalRights #Wildlife #KillPolicy
Hong Kong wild boars lured to their deaths after police attack
//Hong Kong has begun culling wild boars following an attack on a police officer, with seven animals killed after they were lured onto the street by wildlife officials, sparking anger from conservationists on Thursday.
In front of local media crews, officials closed off a road in the district of Aberdeen and scattered breadcrumbs on the ground.
A group of boars soon appeared and were shot with tranquilizer darts before being dispatched with lethal injections.
Roni Wong of the Hong Kong Wild Boar Concern Group tried to break through the police cordon but was stopped.
"We agree with the government on one thing, that people should not feed wild animals," Wong said. "But we should not put liability on the animals."
Hong Kong's Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals said it "severely opposed" the #AFCD operation and "any lethal measure to manage" the city's boar population.
More than 70,000 people have signed an online petition by 13 animal rights groups urging the authorities to withdraw the new kill policy.//
Source: AFP; France 24 #Nov18
www.france24.com/en/live-news/20211118-hong-kong-wild-boars-lured-to-their-deaths-after-police-attack
#WildBoars #AnimalRights #Wildlife #KillPolicy
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Hong Kong government refuses to listen, costing the lives of wild animal: concern group
Source: #FirstHand; #Nov17
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Hong Kong government refuses to listen, costing the lives of wild animal: concern group
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Hong Kong government refuses to listen, costing the lives of wild animal: concern group
In mid-November 2021, the Hong Kong SAR Government put in place the “catch-and-kill” policy towards wild boars, replacing the long-standing "trap, neuter, return" (#TNR) policy, under which wild boars were captured and returned to wild areas.
The government changed the policy after a wild boar injured an auxiliary force officer.
In the video, Mr Wong of the Hong Kong Wild Boar Concern Group said that the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (#AFCD) had refused their request for a meeting.
The concern group objected the Government's decision to kill wild boars, calling it "uncivilized.”
The concern group discourages people from feeding the boars and advocates benign coexistence between human and wild animals and a “cooling-off period”.
“The root cause of the issue is that the government did not provide more resources for conservation and the NTR plan, or to change the designs of rubbish bins, and most importantly, to teach people not to feed wild pigs,” said Wong.
He continued, “These are the main reasons leading to the government pushing all responsibilities onto the wild animals and threatening those who care about the rights of wild animals with criminal offence.”
“Even though we cannot stop the government from enforcing the catch-and-kill rule, we refuse to be silenced. We will continue to make our voices heard till the end,” Wong concluded the interview in anguish.
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Source: #FirstHand; #Nov17
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Hong Kong government refuses to listen, costing the lives of wild animal: concern group
In mid-November 2021, the Hong Kong SAR Government put in place the “catch-and-kill” policy towards wild boars, replacing the long-standing "trap, neuter, return" (#TNR) policy, under which wild boars were captured and returned to wild areas.
The government changed the policy after a wild boar injured an auxiliary force officer.
In the video, Mr Wong of the Hong Kong Wild Boar Concern Group said that the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (#AFCD) had refused their request for a meeting.
The concern group objected the Government's decision to kill wild boars, calling it "uncivilized.”
The concern group discourages people from feeding the boars and advocates benign coexistence between human and wild animals and a “cooling-off period”.
“The root cause of the issue is that the government did not provide more resources for conservation and the NTR plan, or to change the designs of rubbish bins, and most importantly, to teach people not to feed wild pigs,” said Wong.
He continued, “These are the main reasons leading to the government pushing all responsibilities onto the wild animals and threatening those who care about the rights of wild animals with criminal offence.”
“Even though we cannot stop the government from enforcing the catch-and-kill rule, we refuse to be silenced. We will continue to make our voices heard till the end,” Wong concluded the interview in anguish.
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Source: #FirstHand; #Nov17
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