The rapid circulation of brutal images on social media platforms serves as a catalyst for national outrage. In a context where trust in state institutions has historically been shaky, these viral videos have become the "political evidence" of the digital age.
The ICA cull, which took place in a shelter in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta, showed rows of cages filled with dogs and cats being systematically euthanized. The graphic footage, although disturbing, is unfortunately not a rare occurrence in Indonesia. Animal welfare organizations have long been advocating for improved treatment of stray animals, but the country's infrastructure and societal attitudes have hindered progress. The rapid circulation of brutal images on social
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