Hossana residents forced to kill their own dogs after Ethiopia rabies deaths
Residents in the Ethiopian town of Hossana have been coerced by local groups into killing hundreds of dogs following a rabies outbreak that killed three children. Local officials have condemned the killings as illegal, noting that many of the slaughtered dogs were vaccinated.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the tension between public health fears and animal welfare, as well as the breakdown of local governance during crises.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Michael Teferi , BBC Africa and Kennedi Abate , BBC Amharic Getty Images In most cases, unvaccinated dogs cannot survive rabies (file photo) Residents of an Ethiopian town have been forced to kill hundreds of their own dogs after three children died from rabies.
The report provides multiple perspectives, including the mayor's condemnation and the residents' fear.
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