Target: Sherif Fathy, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Egypt
Goal: Coordinate identification of a handler allegedly whipping a collapsed carriage horse, refer evidence for criminal investigation, and pursue justified operating restrictions.
A carriage horse seemingly lay beneath heavy shafts while its handler repeatedly struck the animal’s head with a leather crop. Circulating allegations describe a dehydrated, exhausted animal being forced to rise instead of receiving relief. The horse’s whereabouts and condition require urgent clarification, alongside verification of the recording and its circumstances.
The reported incident concerns tourist carriage operations near the pyramids. Original footage, witness accounts, and operator records may help establish the location, sequence, and identity of the person involved.
Visitors should encounter responsible tourism and humane treatment. The ministry should coordinate with the competent police and licensing bodies to investigate the alleged assault and protect any animal still at risk. Demand identification, referral of supported evidence for prosecution, and operating restrictions wherever legally justified.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear Minister Fathy,
Please help establish the facts surrounding the alleged whipping of a collapsed carriage horse. We ask your ministry to facilitate access to relevant tourism operator records and cooperate with the authorities responsible for investigating possible cruelty. Locating the horse and arranging veterinary assessment should be a priority if welfare remains uncertain.
Seek the original recording and the traveler’s account, and identify other witnesses who can clarify what occurred before and after the reported collapse. Refer the material to the competent police and prosecutors, preserving its integrity. Work with the responsible licensing body to assess whether interim restrictions are warranted under applicable procedures. Corroborate any identification before taking action.
If violations are established, pursue the sanctions within your ministry’s authority and support referral for appropriate criminal consequences. We also urge a practical review of welfare safeguards for tourist transport, including access to water, rest, veterinary assistance, and humane alternatives to animal-drawn rides. Publish clear responsibilities and implementation steps for any changes. Please make this inquiry a route to protection for the horse and accountability for any proven abuse, while ensuring that future tourism arrangements place animal welfare among their essential operating requirements.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo credit: Jimmy Baikovicius
