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Ethiopian Town Orders Dog Killings After Rabies Deaths

Ethiopian Town Orders Dog Killings After Rabies Deaths

Residents in Hossana, Ethiopia, reported being compelled by powerful community groups to kill their dogs following rabies-related deaths, according to the BBC. Threats of fines and arrests were issued, and the cull reportedly included vaccinated animals.

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Residents of Ethiopian town forced to kill hundreds of their own dogs after rabies deaths