Egyptian channel Al-Nahar deleted an episode of "Sabaya Al-Khair" discussing stray dogs due to public backlash. The episode, which featured a woman using gas-laced water against dogs, sparked debate on animal rights and public safety.
Egypt's Interior Ministry clarified the arrest of a woman feeding stray dogs in Cairo, citing public health and environmental concerns. The ministry stated that such actions can lead to disease, increased aggression in dogs, and environmental pollution. A report indicated over 1.2 million animal bite/scratch cases in Egypt from January to September 2025.
The Supreme Court upheld its prior order on stray dog relocation and sterilization, allowing euthanasia for dangerous dogs. It directed states to improve infrastructure and criticized sporadic implementation of animal birth control measures, emphasizing the constitutional duty to protect citizens' right to life.
