Stop Allegedly Beating and Starving Camels and Horses for Tourism

Target: Mohamed Shawki Ayad, Attorney General of Egypt

Goal: Ensure immediate legal action and reforms to prevent animal cruelty in Egypt’s tourism industry, with harsher penalties for abusers.

Recent undercover footage from the Pyramids of Giza and other prominent Egyptian tourist destinations has exposed the heartbreaking reality of alleged animal abuse faced by camels and horses. Allegations documented by PETA reveal animals used for tourist rides are starved, beaten, and forced to work in extreme heat until they collapse from exhaustion. Some animals reportedly die from untreated wounds, starvation, and overwork, while others are dumped or dragged to slaughterhouses where they are subjected to brutal deaths.

Investigators reportedly witnessed horses and camels riddled with open wounds, struggling under heavy loads with ropes embedded in their skin. The sweltering temperatures and a lack of food and water exacerbate their suffering. Starved and malnourished, some are allegedly left to rot by the roadside, still alive but too weak to stand. These alleged conditions directly violate any reasonable standard of animal welfare.

Although tourism plays a significant role in Egypt’s economy, these seemingly abusive practices tarnish the country’s historical sites, leaving tourists unaware of the reported suffering happening behind the scenes. PETA’s findings also indicate attempts by tour operators to cover up the alleged cruelty by intimidating those who try to expose it.

It’s imperative that the Egyptian government strengthens its legal framework to protect animals in the tourism industry. Additionally, tourists must be educated about the exploitative practices so they can make ethical choices when visiting Egypt. Take immediate action.

PETITION LETTER:

Dear Attorney General Mohamed Shawki Ayad,

I am writing to express my profound concern regarding the ongoing animal abuse allegations at Egypt’s popular tourist sites, particularly in locations such as the Pyramids of Giza. Shocking footage from PETA reveals animals subjected to allegedly extreme cruelty, including beatings, starvation, and abandonment when no longer deemed useful. Camels and horses are reportedly forced to endure unimaginable suffering under oppressive conditions, used as mere tools to ferry tourists.

These alleged practices not only violate basic ethical standards but also threaten Egypt’s reputation as a world-renowned destination. Tourism should never come at the expense of the lives and well-being of animals. I urge you to take immediate legal action to implement stricter regulations, enforce penalties for those guilty of animal cruelty, and ensure that no animal is subjected to abuse again.

Moreover, I encourage the Egyptian government to raise awareness among tourists, allowing them to make informed, ethical choices when visiting your beautiful country.

Sincerely,

[Your Name Here]

Photo credit: PETA