EGYPTAIR’s Previous CommitmentsIn August 2022, EGYPTAIR informed PETA U.S. that it is no longer in the business of transporting monkeys from Africa and Asia to laboratories in the U.S. and elsewhere. This apparent reversal of stance has raised concerns among animal rights organizations, including PETA, Action for Primates, One Voice, and Abolición Vivisección. These organizations have come together to address the issue and renew their campaigns against the airline’s involvement in the cruel monkey trade. The Dark Side of the Macaque Wildlife TradeThe macaque wildlife trade is characterized by its violent nature and disease. Public Health ConcernsApart from the cruelty to animals, the macaque wildlife trade poses a significant risk to public health.

Source: Ethiopian News August 15, 2023 12:29 UTC