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Heartbreaking images of 14 lifeless donkeys sprawled across the Karpasia landscape have sent shockwaves across Cyprus, sparking outrage and grief. The Wildlife Research Institute in the occupied territories brought the tragedy to light, confirming that the animals—symbols of the island’s rich history and rural charm—were mercilessly gunned down.
According to initial investigations, the donkeys were shot at close range. Their broken bodies, now shared in haunting photographs, paint a gruesome picture of cruelty. These once free-roaming creatures, known for their gentle nature and deep-rooted presence in Cyprus' culture, met a brutal and unjust end.
The so-called authorities in the north have launched an investigation, but for many, justice feels distant. Who would commit such an act? And why? These questions hang heavy in the air as animal lovers, activists, and citizens demand answers and accountability.
For decades, the wild donkeys of Karpasia have roamed the peninsula, living peacefully in a land that should have been their sanctuary. Now, their fate hangs in the balance. If this brutality goes unpunished, what’s to stop it from happening again?
