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Turkish Cypriot farmers in Karpasia on Thursday are asking for a solution to the problem of free-roaming donkeys, which they say have become a nuisance.
The two main breeds of wild donkey on the peninsula– one a large dark-coloured type with a pale belly probably of European origin, and the other, a small grey African type, have been promoted as a tourist attraction in the north for years
The Rizokarpaso ‘environmental protection and social activity association’ said the situation has become ever more acute especially at the start of the harvest season.
Media in the north report the association as stating that the problem has existed for 40 years without a solution, and that residents are suffering economic consequences due to the failure to implement a permanent plan to deal with the situation.
Spokesman for the association, Firat Borak, reportedly “called on the ministry of tourism and the environment to discuss the matter with all stakeholders, acting in the light of scientific data and examining all proposed solutions,” including possibilities for the domestic and international adoption of the donkeys.
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