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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Namita Singh

Major Asian capital finally bans dog and cat meat in victory for animal rights activists

Jakarta has outlawed the sale and consumption of dog, cat and bat meat, introducing one of Indonesia’s most sweeping measures yet to curb rabies and regulate its controversial meat trade.

Governor Pramono Anung signed the prohibition into force on 24 November, with Jakarta officials later confirming that the ban is now active.

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