Target: Abdellatif Hammouchi, Director General of National Security, Morocco
Goal: Direct an investigation into a donkey kicked and whipped after collapsing under a cart of iron rebar, referring supported charges for prosecution.
An elderly donkey collapsed while pulling a cart heavily loaded with iron rebar. Instead of receiving relief, the animal was kicked and whipped as it lay on the cobblestones. Witnesses intervened before the handler departed, leaving urgent questions about the donkey’s condition and the person responsible.
The animal received emergency veterinary care for injuries and dehydration. Investigators should obtain those records and establish whether the load, handling, illness, or other factors contributed to the collapse. Inability to continue working cannot justify cruelty.
Working animals deserve rest, care, and protection when they are unable to continue. Authorities should identify the handler through reliable evidence and determine whether criminal offenses occurred. Demand a coordinated investigation, continued welfare protection, and prosecution of supported charges with penalties proportionate to any proven harm.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear Director General Hammouchi,
Please ensure that local officers investigate the kicking and whipping of a collapsed donkey by the animal’s unidentified handler. We ask them to establish the precise location and timing, speak with witnesses independently, and obtain the veterinary findings. Assess the rebar load, its weight, and the working conditions.
Seek relevant footage from surrounding businesses or entry points and examine any available cart identification records through lawful channels. Preserve evidence about both the blows and the animal’s condition before and after the incident. Please coordinate with caregivers so that essential treatment and suitable accommodation can continue while investigators determine what happened.
Where the evidence establishes cruelty, refer a complete case to prosecutors and support meaningful consequences upon conviction. Share substantiated concerns about working conditions with the competent municipal authorities so that any justified preventive measures can follow. Investigate the assault, pursue supported accountability, and help ensure that the animal’s future care addresses its age, injuries, and capacity for work.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo credit: Fleur Viskovich
