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Morocco's Dog Cull Plan Sparks Global Outrage Ahead of World Cup

2/18/2026

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Morocco faces intense criticism for allegedly planning to cull over three million stray dogs ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
Actor Mark Ruffalo and other activists call the plan a moral failure and cite ongoing killings.
The International Animal Welfare and Protection Coalition (IAWPC) says methods include poisoning and shooting, with claims of increased extermination since Morocco's World Cup announcement.

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Morocco faces intense criticism for allegedly planning to cull over three million stray dogs ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
Actor Mark Ruffalo and other activists call the plan a moral failure and cite ongoing killings.
The International Animal Welfare and Protection Coalition (IAWPC) says methods include poisoning and shooting, with claims of increased extermination since Morocco's World Cup announcement.