From Australia to the Middle East and North Africa: The Collapse and Cruelty of Live Sheep Exports

Over the years, numerous incidents have been recorded in the trade of live sheep from Australia to the Middle East and North Africa. Ships have sunk, animals have suffocated in extreme heat, and entire consignments have been rejected at ports only to face brutal slaughter. Together, these incidents expose a system in crisis, where animals continue to be crammed into ships, enduring fear, heat, and neglect, only for many to perish before reaching port. The collapse reflects both the instability of the trade and the mounting evidence of its cruelty.