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Farmers Protest Against Government's Health Policy on CND - France

Road sign, D83J Montarreaut. In Montarreaut, Touille (31), where a herd was slaughtered, the population is rallying to support the farmer. A herd of thirty-five animals was slaughtered (or partially slaughtered) on Saturday 13 December, causing an emotional reaction among local residents. Exceptional security measures were put in place, while the community rallied to support the affected farmer. In recent days, blockades have been multiplying across France in protest against the government s health policy regarding the contagious nodular dermatosis epidemic (CND). The slaughter of 200 cows in Ariege, a decision that pitted protesters against law enforcement for two days, has reignited the controversy, on December 13, 2025, in Touille, Montarreaut, France. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Protest Against Government's Health Policy on CND - France

In Montarreaut, Touille (31), where a herd was slaughtered, the population is rallying to support the farmer. A herd of thirty-five animals was slaughtered (or partially slaughtered) on Saturday 13 December, causing an emotional reaction among local residents. Exceptional security measures were put in place, while the community rallied to support the affected farmer. In recent days, blockades have been multiplying across France in protest against the government s health policy regarding the contagious nodular dermatosis epidemic (CND). The slaughter of 200 cows in Ariege, a decision that pitted protesters against law enforcement for two days, has reignited the controversy, on December 13, 2025, in Touille, Montarreaut, France. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Protest Against Government's Health Policy on CND - France

In Montarreaut, Touille (31), where a herd was slaughtered, the population is rallying to support the farmer. A herd of thirty-five animals was slaughtered (or partially slaughtered) on Saturday 13 December, causing an emotional reaction among local residents. Exceptional security measures were put in place, while the community rallied to support the affected farmer. In recent days, blockades have been multiplying across France in protest against the government s health policy regarding the contagious nodular dermatosis epidemic (CND). The slaughter of 200 cows in Ariege, a decision that pitted protesters against law enforcement for two days, has reignited the controversy, on December 13, 2025, in Touille, Montarreaut, France. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Protest Against Government's Health Policy on CND - France

A scarf worn around the neck. In Montarreaut, Touille (31), where a herd was slaughtered, the population is rallying to support the farmer. A herd of thirty-five animals was slaughtered (or partially slaughtered) on Saturday 13 December, causing an emotional reaction among local residents. Exceptional security measures were put in place, while the community rallied to support the affected farmer. In recent days, blockades have been multiplying across France in protest against the government s health policy regarding the contagious nodular dermatosis epidemic (CND). The slaughter of 200 cows in Ariege, a decision that pitted protesters against law enforcement for two days, has reignited the controversy, on December 13, 2025, in Touille, Montarreaut, France. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Protest Against Government's Health Policy on CND - France

A man seen from behind holding a poster of a cow. If a member of parliament falls ill, can the entire herd be slaughtered?. In Montarreaut, Touille (31), where a herd was slaughtered, the population is rallying to support the farmer. A herd of thirty-five animals was slaughtered (or partially slaughtered) on Saturday 13 December, causing an emotional reaction among local residents. Exceptional security measures were put in place, while the community rallied to support the affected farmer. In recent days, blockades have been multiplying across France in protest against the government s health policy regarding the contagious nodular dermatosis epidemic (CND). The slaughter of 200 cows in Ariege, a decision that pitted protesters against law enforcement for two days, has reignited the controversy, on December 13, 2025, in Touille, Montarreaut, France. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Protest Against Government's Health Policy on CND - France

An image of a cow crying tears of blood with Christmas decorations in the background. In Montarreaut, Touille (31), where a herd was slaughtered, the population is rallying to support the farmer. A herd of thirty-five animals was slaughtered (or partially slaughtered) on Saturday 13 December, causing an emotional reaction among local residents. Exceptional security measures were put in place, while the community rallied to support the affected farmer. In recent days, blockades have been multiplying across France in protest against the government s health policy regarding the contagious nodular dermatosis epidemic (CND). The slaughter of 200 cows in Ariege, a decision that pitted protesters against law enforcement for two days, has reignited the controversy, on December 13, 2025, in Touille, Montarreaut, France. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Protest Against Government's Health Policy on CND - France

The hand of an angry woman holding a stick facing a policeman, with the farm and a police lorry in the background. In Montarreaut, Touille (31), where a herd was slaughtered, the population is rallying to support the farmer. A herd of thirty-five animals was slaughtered (or partially slaughtered) on Saturday 13 December, causing an emotional reaction among local residents. Exceptional security measures were put in place, while the community rallied to support the affected farmer. In recent days, blockades have been multiplying across France in protest against the government s health policy regarding the contagious nodular dermatosis epidemic (CND). The slaughter of 200 cows in Ariege, a decision that pitted protesters against law enforcement for two days, has reignited the controversy, on December 13, 2025, in Touille, Montarreaut, France. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Protest Against Government's Health Policy on CND - France

Three farmers are returning from the farm. In Montarreaut, Touille (31), where a herd was slaughtered, the population is rallying to support the farmer. A herd of thirty-five animals was slaughtered (or partially slaughtered) on Saturday 13 December, causing an emotional reaction among local residents. Exceptional security measures were put in place, while the community rallied to support the affected farmer. In recent days, blockades have been multiplying across France in protest against the government s health policy regarding the contagious nodular dermatosis epidemic (CND). The slaughter of 200 cows in Ariege, a decision that pitted protesters against law enforcement for two days, has reignited the controversy, on December 13, 2025, in Touille, Montarreaut, France. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Protest Against Government's Health Policy on CND - France

Neighbours came to offer their support. In Montarreaut, Touille (31), where a herd was slaughtered, the population is rallying to support the farmer. A herd of thirty-five animals was slaughtered (or partially slaughtered) on Saturday 13 December, causing an emotional reaction among local residents. Exceptional security measures were put in place, while the community rallied to support the affected farmer. In recent days, blockades have been multiplying across France in protest against the government s health policy regarding the contagious nodular dermatosis epidemic (CND). The slaughter of 200 cows in Ariege, a decision that pitted protesters against law enforcement for two days, has reignited the controversy, on December 13, 2025, in Touille, Montarreaut, France. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Protest Against Government's Health Policy on CND - France

The owner came to see the people who had come to show their support and left with his dog, with a police van in the background. In Montarreaut, Touille (31), where a herd was slaughtered, the population is rallying to support the farmer. A herd of thirty-five animals was slaughtered (or partially slaughtered) on Saturday 13 December, causing an emotional reaction among local residents. Exceptional security measures were put in place, while the community rallied to support the affected farmer. In recent days, blockades have been multiplying across France in protest against the government s health policy regarding the contagious nodular dermatosis epidemic (CND). The slaughter of 200 cows in Ariege, a decision that pitted protesters against law enforcement for two days, has reignited the controversy, on December 13, 2025, in Touille, Montarreaut, France. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Protest Against Government's Health Policy on CND - France

The owner came to see the people who had come to show their support and left with his dog, with a police van in the background. In Montarreaut, Touille (31), where a herd was slaughtered, the population is rallying to support the farmer. A herd of thirty-five animals was slaughtered (or partially slaughtered) on Saturday 13 December, causing an emotional reaction among local residents. Exceptional security measures were put in place, while the community rallied to support the affected farmer. In recent days, blockades have been multiplying across France in protest against the government s health policy regarding the contagious nodular dermatosis epidemic (CND). The slaughter of 200 cows in Ariege, a decision that pitted protesters against law enforcement for two days, has reignited the controversy, on December 13, 2025, in Touille, Montarreaut, France. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Protest Against Government's Health Policy on CND - France

In Montarreaut, Touille (31), where a herd was slaughtered, the population is rallying to support the farmer. A herd of thirty-five animals was slaughtered (or partially slaughtered) on Saturday 13 December, causing an emotional reaction among local residents. Exceptional security measures were put in place, while the community rallied to support the affected farmer. In recent days, blockades have been multiplying across France in protest against the government s health policy regarding the contagious nodular dermatosis epidemic (CND). The slaughter of 200 cows in Ariege, a decision that pitted protesters against law enforcement for two days, has reignited the controversy, on December 13, 2025, in Touille, Montarreaut, France. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Protest Against Government's Health Policy on CND - France

Three farmers are returning from the farm. In Montarreaut, Touille (31), where a herd was slaughtered, the population is rallying to support the farmer. A herd of thirty-five animals was slaughtered (or partially slaughtered) on Saturday 13 December, causing an emotional reaction among local residents. Exceptional security measures were put in place, while the community rallied to support the affected farmer. In recent days, blockades have been multiplying across France in protest against the government s health policy regarding the contagious nodular dermatosis epidemic (CND). The slaughter of 200 cows in Ariege, a decision that pitted protesters against law enforcement for two days, has reignited the controversy, on December 13, 2025, in Touille, Montarreaut, France. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Protest Against Government's Health Policy on CND - France

Mayor Michel Estrella talks with law enforcement officers. In Montarreaut, Touille (31), where a herd was slaughtered, the population is rallying to support the farmer. A herd of thirty-five animals was slaughtered (or partially slaughtered) on Saturday 13 December, causing an emotional reaction among local residents. Exceptional security measures were put in place, while the community rallied to support the affected farmer. In recent days, blockades have been multiplying across France in protest against the government s health policy regarding the contagious nodular dermatosis epidemic (CND). The slaughter of 200 cows in Ariege, a decision that pitted protesters against law enforcement for two days, has reignited the controversy, on December 13, 2025, in Touille, Montarreaut, France. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Protest Against Government's Health Policy on CND - France

In Montarreaut, Touille (31), where a herd was slaughtered, the population is rallying to support the farmer. A herd of thirty-five animals was slaughtered (or partially slaughtered) on Saturday 13 December, causing an emotional reaction among local residents. Exceptional security measures were put in place, while the community rallied to support the affected farmer. In recent days, blockades have been multiplying across France in protest against the government s health policy regarding the contagious nodular dermatosis epidemic (CND). The slaughter of 200 cows in Ariege, a decision that pitted protesters against law enforcement for two days, has reignited the controversy, on December 13, 2025, in Touille, Montarreaut, France. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Protest Against Government's Health Policy on CND - France

Portrait of a retired farmer neighbour in front of the police, who came to support the farmer and express her anger. In Montarreaut, Touille (31), where a herd was slaughtered, the population is rallying to support the farmer. A herd of thirty-five animals was slaughtered (or partially slaughtered) on Saturday 13 December, causing an emotional reaction among local residents. Exceptional security measures were put in place, while the community rallied to support the affected farmer. In recent days, blockades have been multiplying across France in protest against the government s health policy regarding the contagious nodular dermatosis epidemic (CND). The slaughter of 200 cows in Ariege, a decision that pitted protesters against law enforcement for two days, has reignited the controversy, on December 13, 2025, in Touille, Montarreaut, France. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Protest Against Government's Health Policy on CND - France

The placard on a tractor, In France, it's better to be a dealer than a farmer, with young people. In Montarreaut, Touille (31), where a herd was slaughtered, the population is rallying to support the farmer. A herd of thirty-five animals was slaughtered (or partially slaughtered) on Saturday 13 December, causing an emotional reaction among local residents. Exceptional security measures were put in place, while the community rallied to support the affected farmer. In recent days, blockades have been multiplying across France in protest against the government s health policy regarding the contagious nodular dermatosis epidemic (CND). The slaughter of 200 cows in Ariege, a decision that pitted protesters against law enforcement for two days, has reignited the controversy, on December 13, 2025, in Touille, Montarreaut, France. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Protest Against Government's Health Policy on CND - France

In Montarreaut, Touille (31), where a herd was slaughtered, the population is rallying to support the farmer. A herd of thirty-five animals was slaughtered (or partially slaughtered) on Saturday 13 December, causing an emotional reaction among local residents. Exceptional security measures were put in place, while the community rallied to support the affected farmer. In recent days, blockades have been multiplying across France in protest against the government s health policy regarding the contagious nodular dermatosis epidemic (CND). The slaughter of 200 cows in Ariege, a decision that pitted protesters against law enforcement for two days, has reignited the controversy, on December 13, 2025, in Touille, Montarreaut, France. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Protest Against Government's Health Policy on CND - France

A young boy with a picture of a cow crying tears of blood on his back, facing the police station. In Montarreaut, Touille (31), where a herd was slaughtered, the population is rallying to support the farmer. A herd of thirty-five animals was slaughtered (or partially slaughtered) on Saturday 13 December, causing an emotional reaction among local residents. Exceptional security measures were put in place, while the community rallied to support the affected farmer. In recent days, blockades have been multiplying across France in protest against the government s health policy regarding the contagious nodular dermatosis epidemic (CND). The slaughter of 200 cows in Ariege, a decision that pitted protesters against law enforcement for two days, has reignited the controversy, on December 13, 2025, in Touille, Montarreaut, France. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Protest Against Government's Health Policy on CND - France

People facing the police with a placard on a tractor: In France, it s better to be a drug dealer than a farmer. In Montarreaut, Touille (31), where a herd was slaughtered, the population is rallying to support the farmer. A herd of thirty-five animals was slaughtered (or partially slaughtered) on Saturday 13 December, causing an emotional reaction among local residents. Exceptional security measures were put in place, while the community rallied to support the affected farmer. In recent days, blockades have been multiplying across France in protest against the government s health policy regarding the contagious nodular dermatosis epidemic (CND). The slaughter of 200 cows in Ariege, a decision that pitted protesters against law enforcement for two days, has reignited the controversy, on December 13, 2025, in Touille, Montarreaut, France. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Protest Against Government's Health Policy on CND - France

Farmers from the CR (Coordination Rurale) have set up camp at the Estancarbon roundabout, motorway exit 18. In recent days, blockades have been multiplying across France to protest against the government s health policy regarding the contagious nodular dermatitis (CND) epidemic. The slaughter of 200 cows in Ariege, a decision that pitted protesters against law enforcement for two days, has particularly reignited tensions, on December 13, 2025, in Estancarbon, France. . Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Protest Against Government's Health Policy on CND - France

Macron, stop killing our cows, with farmers in the background. Farmers from the CR (Coordination Rurale) have set up camp at the Estancarbon roundabout, motorway exit 18. In recent days, blockades have been multiplying across France to protest against the government s health policy regarding the contagious nodular dermatitis (CND) epidemic. The slaughter of 200 cows in Ariege, a decision that pitted protesters against law enforcement for two days, has particularly reignited tensions, on December 13, 2025, in Estancarbon, France. . Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Protest Against Government's Health Policy on CND - France

An inscription on the pavement, 1st suicide cause DNC. Farmers from the CR (Coordination Rurale) have set up camp at the Estancarbon roundabout, motorway exit 18. In recent days, blockades have been multiplying across France to protest against the government s health policy regarding the contagious nodular dermatitis (CND) epidemic. The slaughter of 200 cows in Ariege, a decision that pitted protesters against law enforcement for two days, has particularly reignited tensions, on December 13, 2025, in Estancarbon, France. . Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Protest Against Government's Health Policy on CND - France

The owner came to see the people who had come to show their support and left with his dog, with a police van in the background. In Montarreaut, Touille (31), where a herd was slaughtered, the population is rallying to support the farmer. A herd of thirty-five animals was slaughtered (or partially slaughtered) on Saturday 13 December, causing an emotional reaction among local residents. Exceptional security measures were put in place, while the community rallied to support the affected farmer. In recent days, blockades have been multiplying across France in protest against the government s health policy regarding the contagious nodular dermatosis epidemic (CND). The slaughter of 200 cows in Ariege, a decision that pitted protesters against law enforcement for two days, has reignited the controversy, on December 13, 2025, in Touille, Montarreaut, France. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Protest Against Government's Health Policy on CND - France

Farmers in the background with a wood fire on the roundabout in the foreground. Farmers from the CR (Coordination Rurale) have set up camp at the Estancarbon roundabout, motorway exit 18. In recent days, blockades have been multiplying across France to protest against the government s health policy regarding the contagious nodular dermatitis (CND) epidemic. The slaughter of 200 cows in Ariege, a decision that pitted protesters against law enforcement for two days, has particularly reignited tensions, on December 13, 2025, in Estancarbon, France. . Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Protest Against Government's Health Policy on CND - France

A farmer transfers a tree to feed the fire, with a CR trade unionist dressed in yellow in the foreground. Farmers from the CR (Coordination Rurale) have set up camp at the Estancarbon roundabout, motorway exit 18. In recent days, blockades have been multiplying across France to protest against the government s health policy regarding the contagious nodular dermatitis (CND) epidemic. The slaughter of 200 cows in Ariege, a decision that pitted protesters against law enforcement for two days, has particularly reignited tensions, on December 13, 2025, in Estancarbon, France. . Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Protest Against Government's Health Policy on CND - France

A farmer transfers a tree to feed the fire, with a CR trade unionist dressed in yellow in the foreground. Farmers from the CR (Coordination Rurale) have set up camp at the Estancarbon roundabout, motorway exit 18. In recent days, blockades have been multiplying across France to protest against the government s health policy regarding the contagious nodular dermatitis (CND) epidemic. The slaughter of 200 cows in Ariege, a decision that pitted protesters against law enforcement for two days, has particularly reignited tensions, on December 13, 2025, in Estancarbon, France. . Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Protest Against Government's Health Policy on CND - France

A farmer arrives in his lorry with a placard saying, In France, it s better to be a drug dealer than a farmer. In Montarreaut, Touille (31), where a herd was slaughtered, the population is rallying to support the farmer. A herd of thirty-five animals was slaughtered (or partially slaughtered) on Saturday 13 December, causing an emotional reaction among local residents. Exceptional security measures were put in place, while the community rallied to support the affected farmer. In recent days, blockades have been multiplying across France in protest against the government s health policy regarding the contagious nodular dermatosis epidemic (CND). The slaughter of 200 cows in Ariege, a decision that pitted protesters against law enforcement for two days, has reignited the controversy, on December 13, 2025, in Touille, Montarreaut, France. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Protest Against Government's Health Policy on CND - France

A farmer arrives in his lorry with a placard saying, In France, it s better to be a drug dealer than a farmer. In Montarreaut, Touille (31), where a herd was slaughtered, the population is rallying to support the farmer. A herd of thirty-five animals was slaughtered (or partially slaughtered) on Saturday 13 December, causing an emotional reaction among local residents. Exceptional security measures were put in place, while the community rallied to support the affected farmer. In recent days, blockades have been multiplying across France in protest against the government s health policy regarding the contagious nodular dermatosis epidemic (CND). The slaughter of 200 cows in Ariege, a decision that pitted protesters against law enforcement for two days, has reignited the controversy, on December 13, 2025, in Touille, Montarreaut, France. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Protest Against Government's Health Policy on CND - France

Macron, stop killing our cows, with farmers in the background. Farmers from the CR (Coordination Rurale) have set up camp at the Estancarbon roundabout, motorway exit 18. In recent days, blockades have been multiplying across France to protest against the government s health policy regarding the contagious nodular dermatitis (CND) epidemic. The slaughter of 200 cows in Ariege, a decision that pitted protesters against law enforcement for two days, has particularly reignited tensions, on December 13, 2025, in Estancarbon, France. . Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Protest Against Government's Health Policy on CND - France

Macron, stop killing our cows, with farmers in the background. Farmers from the CR (Coordination Rurale) have set up camp at the Estancarbon roundabout, motorway exit 18. In recent days, blockades have been multiplying across France to protest against the government s health policy regarding the contagious nodular dermatitis (CND) epidemic. The slaughter of 200 cows in Ariege, a decision that pitted protesters against law enforcement for two days, has particularly reignited tensions, on December 13, 2025, in Estancarbon, France. . Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Protest Against Government's Health Policy on CND - France

A wood fire on the deck. Farmers from the CR (Coordination Rurale) have set up camp at the Estancarbon roundabout, motorway exit 18. In recent days, blockades have been multiplying across France to protest against the government s health policy regarding the contagious nodular dermatitis (CND) epidemic. The slaughter of 200 cows in Ariege, a decision that pitted protesters against law enforcement for two days, has particularly reignited tensions, on December 13, 2025, in Estancarbon, France. . Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Protest Against Government's Health Policy on CND - France

A wood fire on the deck. Farmers from the CR (Coordination Rurale) have set up camp at the Estancarbon roundabout, motorway exit 18. In recent days, blockades have been multiplying across France to protest against the government s health policy regarding the contagious nodular dermatitis (CND) epidemic. The slaughter of 200 cows in Ariege, a decision that pitted protesters against law enforcement for two days, has particularly reignited tensions, on December 13, 2025, in Estancarbon, France. . Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Protest Against Government's Health Policy on CND - France

Farmers from the CR (Coordination Rurale) have set up camp at the Estancarbon roundabout, motorway exit 18. In recent days, blockades have been multiplying across France to protest against the government s health policy regarding the contagious nodular dermatitis (CND) epidemic. The slaughter of 200 cows in Ariege, a decision that pitted protesters against law enforcement for two days, has particularly reignited tensions, on December 13, 2025, in Estancarbon, France. . Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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INDONESIA-YOGYAKARTA-LIVESTOCK-VACCINATION

(240319) -- YOGYAKARTA, March 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A veterinarian injects anthrax vaccine for a cow in Gayamharjo village in Sleman district, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, March 19, 2024. (Photo by Agung Supriyanto/Xinhua)

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INDONESIA-YOGYAKARTA-ANTHRAX

(230707) -- YOGYAKARTA, July 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A health worker takes blood sample from a man for testing at Candirejo village in Gunung Kidul district, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, on July 7, 2023. One person has been confirmed dead from anthrax and 85 others have found to be infected after all of them consumed infected meat in Indonesia's Yogyakarta province, said local authorities on Tuesday. (Photo by Agung Supriyanto/Xinhua)

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INDONESIA-YOGYAKARTA-ANTHRAX

(230707) -- YOGYAKARTA, July 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member wearing protective suits sprays disinfectant to a cowshed at Candirejo village in Gunung Kidul district, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, on July 7, 2023. One person has been confirmed dead from anthrax and 85 others have found to be infected after all of them consumed infected meat in Indonesia's Yogyakarta province, said local authorities on Tuesday. (Photo by Agung Supriyanto/Xinhua)

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INDONESIA-YOGYAKARTA-ANTHRAX

(230707) -- YOGYAKARTA, July 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member wearing protective suits sprays disinfectant to a house at Candirejo village in Gunung Kidul district, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, on July 7, 2023. One person has been confirmed dead from anthrax and 85 others have found to be infected after all of them consumed infected meat in Indonesia's Yogyakarta province, said local authorities on Tuesday. (Photo by Agung Supriyanto/Xinhua)

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Firefighters for World Cup to wear special jackets

TOKYO, Japan - The Fire Defense Agency decided Feb. 28 to lend 150 sets of protective jackets (demonstrated in the photo) and detectors to local fire departments in areas that will host World Cup soccer games in a bid to prepare for possible biological and chemical weapons attacks. The jackets will protect firefighters from harmful organisms and chemicals, and the detectors can sense anthrax, smallpox virus and poisonous gas, agency officials said.

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U.S. Embassy staff sorting mail taking antibiotics

TOKYO, Japan - An employee of the U.S. Embassy in Japan checks mail in an isolated tent in the embassy compound in Tokyo on Dec. 27. Embassy mail personnel, most of them Japanese nationals, have been checking mail in the tent since the anthrax scare began in the United States and taking antibiotics as a precaution, several sources close to the embassy said.

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1st bio-terrorism drill held at sea in Yokohama

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Special rescue team members of the Japan Coast Guard's regional headquarters in Yokohama remove white powder in a bio-terrorism drill Nov. 27 aboard the 3,500-ton patrol boat Izu at Yokohama Port. The drill, the first such drill conducted at sea in Japan, was based on the hypothesis that anthrax had been found on a passenger ship in Tokyo Bay.

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Post office employee works with gloves and mask

OSAKA, Japan - An Osaka international post office employee sorts letters and postcards wearing gloves and a mask at Kansai airport in Osaka on Oct. 18 for fear of possible anthrax exposure from suspicious mail.

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NBC employee exposed to anthrax

NEW YORK, United States - Pedestrians gather outside the NBC studio in New York on Oct. 12 following confirmation that an NBC News employee had tested positive for anthrax in tests carried out after the company received suspicious mail.

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Russia says Pentagon directly involved in bioweapon development in Ukraine

STORY: Russia says Pentagon directly involved in bioweapon development in Ukraine DATELINE: March 25, 2022 LENGTH: 0:00:52 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1 various of the Russian Defense Ministry 2 various of the Pentagon 3 various of the national flag of the United States 4 various of the Ukrainians fleeing Ukraine STORYLINE: The Russian Defense Ministry said Thursday that the U.S. Department of Defense was directly involved in developing biological weapon components in Ukraine. According to the ministry's spokesman Igor Konashenkov, documents received from Ukrainian employees working at the laboratories were studied by Russian experts and have shown that Ukrainian biological projects were directly developed and approved by the Pentagon. One of these projects aimed to carry out molecular analysis of particularly dangerous infections endemic in Ukraine and involved sampling pathogens from old animal burial sites to obtain new anthrax strains. The document unveiled that a pharmaceuti

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Kiev destroyed deadly samples from U.S.-funded biowarfare labs: Russia

STORY: Kiev destroyed deadly samples from U.S.-funded biowarfare labs: Russia DATELINE: March 9, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:56 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: POLITICS/MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): CHEN QIANG, Xinhua correspondent STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): CHEN QIANG, Xinhua correspondent "The Russian Foreign Ministry confirmed on Tuesday that authorities in Kiev destroyed dangerous pathogens of deadly diseases stored in U.S.-funded laboratories in the country. According to a statement made by Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova, the ministry received documentation from employees at Ukrainian biological laboratories, confirming the urgent destruction of dangerous pathogens such as plague, anthrax, tularemia, cholera and other deadly diseases on Feb. 24. She added that these laboratories were funded by the U.S. Department of Defense and were part of a biological weapons program. According to the foreign ministry, the pathogens were immediately destroyed to hide evidence pointing to t

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1st bio-terrorism drill held at sea in Yokohama

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Special rescue team members of the Japan Coast Guard's regional headquarters in Yokohama remove white powder in a bio-terrorism drill Nov. 27 aboard the 3,500-ton patrol boat Izu at Yokohama Port. The drill, the first such drill conducted at sea in Japan, was based on the hypothesis that anthrax had been found on a passenger ship in Tokyo Bay.

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U.S. Embassy staff sorting mail taking antibiotics

TOKYO, Japan - An employee of the U.S. Embassy in Japan checks mail in an isolated tent in the embassy compound in Tokyo on Dec. 27. Embassy mail personnel, most of them Japanese nationals, have been checking mail in the tent since the anthrax scare began in the United States and taking antibiotics as a precaution, several sources close to the embassy said.

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NBC employee exposed to anthrax

NEW YORK, United States - Pedestrians gather outside the NBC studio in New York on Oct. 12 following confirmation that an NBC News employee had tested positive for anthrax in tests carried out after the company received suspicious mail.

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Firefighters for World Cup to wear special jackets

TOKYO, Japan - The Fire Defense Agency decided Feb. 28 to lend 150 sets of protective jackets (demonstrated in the photo) and detectors to local fire departments in areas that will host World Cup soccer games in a bid to prepare for possible biological and chemical weapons attacks. The jackets will protect firefighters from harmful organisms and chemicals, and the detectors can sense anthrax, smallpox virus and poisonous gas, agency officials said.

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Post office employee works with gloves and mask

OSAKA, Japan - An Osaka international post office employee sorts letters and postcards wearing gloves and a mask at Kansai airport in Osaka on Oct. 18 for fear of possible anthrax exposure from suspicious mail.