It is the true and heartbreaking story of Moroccan dog Sloughi’s suffering and death at the hands of a ‘killing team’, in the Nador area of Morocco. Sadly, of course, there are hundreds of thousands of Sloughi’s, but this one has had a devastating effect on us all here at the IAWPC, since Sloughi was known to us and we had helped him previously. In fact, this gentle dog had recently been adopted and was waiting to travel to his new life in the Netherlands. It hurts!!!
If you share our disgust we would be grateful if you could help by taking from the suggested text below (or your own version) and writing to Fifa.
Email address for Fifa is: sgoffice@fifa.org
IN MEMORY OF ‘SLOUGHI’: ONE MOROCCAN DOG’S STORY AND A CALL FOR GLOBAL ACTION TO STOP THE MASSACRE OF MOROCCO’S DOGS FOR A FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT
The International Animal Coalition – IAWPC, is currently involved in a campaign to stop the brutal mass slaughter of hundreds-of-thousands of innocent dogs every year (an estimated 10,000 per week), by shooting, poisoning or catch-and-kill in Morocco. The Government and their authorities want to cleanse the streets of some 3-million dogs for the FIFA World Cup 2030, after Morocco was selected by FIFA, as a co-host.
It isn’t just dogs that are suffering. Children that witness this violence, are being psychologically traumatised, which for some, could last a lifetime. Moroccans, mostly women, are being violently assaulted and threatened by the ‘killing teams’, as they try to stop these inhumane killings.
The Campaign by the IAWPC began in October 2024. You might think that those within the Campaign Team will by now, be hardened to seeing hours of horrific film we receive daily. Nothing could be further from the truth. It hurts every time, some deeper than others, especially when you know the history of the victim!! This is another such occasion and which has also prompted this CALL TO ACTION.
The ‘victim’ was a dog called “Sloughi”. He was a well-known community dog from Nador, North Morocco. He was friendly and gentle, loved by children and adults alike. He had previously been shot by the authorities in 2024, which left him so badly injured, that it required his front-right leg to be amputated. Against the odds, this young dog recovered and became a popular figure within the community.
Then, on Friday, the 21st November 2025, the ’killers’ came for Sloughi again. They knew where to find him and callously shot him without mercy, causing considerable suffering, resulting in a painful and lingering death. Heartbreaking footage shows Sloughi’s final moments. He can be seen collapsed on the ground, gasping for air, his body slick with blood, panting heavily and desperately crying out in pain. Residents can also be heard calling out in horror, as he struggles to lift his head. What is also unforgiveable, Sloughi had been adopted by an airline pilot and was soon to leave Morocco for the Netherlands.
(Warning Disturbing Footage) https://youtu.be/FnSd1j_w5nY?si=2IYd99zqcVk77wjn
(Sloughi’s final moments)
(Warning Disturbing Image) https://youtube.com/shorts/oUQuk0HIcV8?feature=share
(This film of Sloughi was taken in happier times before the ‘killers’ shot him)
The following is a ‘translation’ of a testimony from the Moroccan people who cared for Sloughi and watched him die:
“What happened to this poor dog, who endured long and excruciating suffering before he died, is not an isolated incident. It is a deep wound in the heart of every resident of Nador, as well as every person abroad who followed his story and grew attached to him. Many were hoping that someone from outside the country would adopt him, but the killers reached him first—driven by brutality, bloodlust and a disturbing pleasure in tormenting innocent beings.
The repeated killing campaigns in Nador no longer harm animals alone; they now directly violate the peace and safety of the community. The early-morning gunfire, the cries of injured dogs and the sight of blood in front of people’s homes… all of this spreads fear, startles families and children from their sleep and leaves deep psychological scars that may last a lifetime.
With these relentless and bloody killings, the people of Nador can no longer tolerate such cruelty. It has become evident—at least to anyone with sound judgment and a clear understanding—that the dogs are innocent, and that the real problem lies in the methods used by the Moroccan authorities. This is exactly what we are witnessing today in our city, Nador”.
The IAWPC has in its possession, a ‘Purchase Order’ dated the 22nd September 2025, signed and officially stamped by the Mayor of the nearby commune of Beni Ansar, close to where Sloughi was shot. It is addressed to the Ministry of the Interior in Nador Province. In it, the Mayor confirms he is proceeding with the purchase of “ammunition”, specifically “1,000 Hunting cartridges for shooting stray dogs”. It is possible, that one of those ‘cartridges’ was used to shoot and kill Sloughi.
The authorities in the Nador area of Morocco have a tainted history. In November 2022, a Moroccan Judge, convicted and fined the Governor of the Nador Province, of killing stray dogs as part of a campaign the municipality carried out. The Judge described the killings as “uncivilized”. That the practices, “which date back to ancient times, are no longer acceptable. Developed societies are not measured by how they treat humans only, but also by how they treat animals”.
The Campaign by the IAWPC, to stop the brutal and violent killing of some 3-million dogs in Morocco, before the 2030 FIFA World Cup, has gone global. No longer does the life of an innocent dog, violently taken, become a forgotten statistic. Instead, they have become rallying cries for more worldwide condemnation and opposition. It must stop immediately and be replaced by a humane dog management programme which includes, internationally recognised Catch-Neuter-Vaccinate-Release. And if the Government and their authorities fail to listen, then FIFA must suspend Morocco as a co-host, until it does. This is not just a ‘national’ football tournament in Morocco – it is one that involves and is of concern to the world.
Therefore, through this ‘Call to Action’ and in memory of Sloughi, please spare a few minutes to add your voices in support of the IAWPC’s campaign and make FIFA, the Moroccan Government and their authorities know of your opposition to this brutality!! Pass on this letter to others and urge them to do likewise. (Information on what you can do to help, with e-mail addresses of those you can write, are on our website – www.iawpc.org.)
This on-going nightmare for dogs like Sloughi in Morocco MUST END – NOW.
