"The importance of this law is that we can cover all institutions that care for and maintain animals," she said. Islam has a merciful view of animals and a caring attitude toward dogs. A mufti from the Supreme Islamic Shiite Council in Lebanon, however, told Al-Monitor on condition of anonymity, Islam does not allow killing animals. "When we used to monitor violations (in the past), we always felt that we didn't have a strong legal basis that we could lean on," Animals Lebanon's lawyer Rania Saghieh told AFP. The animal is receiving care from a rescue group after incident on a Lebanon beach, which is the latest in a string of attacks on wildlife. Some Muslims, in trying to justify killing and being cruel to animals, claim that Islam considers dogs impure. The trade of rare animals is big business in Lebanon, where prized tigers and lions are often locked in cramped cages, forced to perform in circuses, and paraded by wealthy individuals as status symbols.īut animals more traditionally kept as household pets - including cats, dogs, and rabbits - are also often subject to abuse by unregulated zoos, pet shops, and breeders in the country. It also outlaws abusing pets or owning wild or endangered animals. The law, passed by parliament on August 16, outlines requirements for keeping domestic pets, regulations for zoos and pet shops, and penalties for violations - including jail time and fines. BETA rescues stray and abused animals, while combating abusive pet shops and the illegal trade of wildlife, which is so often witnessed.Founded Lebanons first. He is now looking to find his forever home. He was definitely worth the risk because he is very energetic, playful and loving. "With this law, Lebanon's regulations are as strict, if not stricter, than other laws in the region," he told AFP. This little man found himself in trouble a couple of months ago when he was rescued by the Animals Lebanon team from the middle of the highway. The group's executive director Jason Mier said it was "a great day for Lebanon" and its animals. The bill is the culmination of years of lobbying for the protection of animals in the Mediterranean country, the Animals Lebanon NGO said. Syrian troops withdrew in 2005.BAABDA - 29 August 2017: Lebanese President Michel Aoun on Tuesday signed the country's first animal welfare bill into law, guaranteeing that domestic and wild animals will be legally protected from abuse. In 2000 Israel withdrew its forces from southern Lebanon. Lining up plans in Lebanon Whether youre a local, new in town, or just passing through, youll be sure to find something on Eventbrite that piques your interest. About 300,000 Palestinian refugees also remained in Lebanon.
The civil war ended in 1990, but violence continued in southern Lebanon, especially between Israeli forces and the radical Muslim group known as Hezbollah.
The Israelis and an international peacekeeping force helped to force the PLO out of Lebanon. Indian Sappers and Miners in Tripoli, Lebanon, during World War I.jpg 639 × 485 174 KB. AgamaCouple Tyre Al-Mina RomanDeckert08112019.jpg. The following year Syrian forces entered Lebanon to support the Christians. Media in category 'Animals of Lebanon' The following 10 files are in this category, out of 10 total. In 1975 the conflict escalated into civil war between Muslims and Christians. The Lebanese Muslims also wanted more power in Lebanon’s Christian-dominated government. Animals are hanging on in similar conditions in all of Lebanons five zoos, victims of a financial meltdown that has consigned more than half of the population to poverty and erased more than 90. Lebanese Muslims sided with the Palestinians against Israel and the Lebanese Christians. The PLO launched attacks on Israel from Lebanon. In 1970 the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) moved its headquarters to Lebanon. The country became independent in 1943.Īfter independence, tensions grew between Christians and Muslims. Adopt Dont Shop is a registered NGO, Lebanon largest Animal Welfare Charity working towards the day when all animals can enjoy a happy life Adopt Dont Shop is a registered NGO, Lebanon largest Animal Welfare Charity working towards the day when all animals can enjoy a happy life. After World War I (1914–18) France governed Lebanon. In 1516 the Turks made the region part of the Ottoman Empire. In early times the Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, and Byzantines ruled what is now Lebanon.