Video: Libyan man sparks anger after unleashing lion on Egyptian worker
While laughter was heard coming from the Libyan farmer who captured the video in question, the lion left the worker in a state of panic as it wrapped its claws around his body and started biting him. The Egyptian worker complained several times to the farmer, who told him to stay calm and "enjoy" the continuous attacks from the lion.
The video flooded social media, sparking anger among human rights activists who claimed that the video was documented in Libya without specifying the exact location. Activists described the incident as an "insult to human dignity" and "disregard for human life."
Additionally, they called for whoever was responsible to be held accountable for their actions. In response to the backlash, the Libyan farmer said that he was "joking" when he unleashed the lion on the worker.
An Egyptian blogger wrote, "This was neither a joke nor a game. It was a means of humiliation and terror, and perhaps a show of force, as if the dignity of this young Egyptian man was worth nothing."
Another added, "Even if he was joking, he shouldn't have done this. Is it reasonable to trust a predatory animal? The scene is extremely humiliating, and the authorities must intervene against anyone who attempts to disregard human dignity."
According to Al Arabiya, raising wild animals in Libya has become a common phenomenon, as the public raised concerns after reports of spotting lions and tigers roaming the streets alongside their owners, including public places and residential areas.
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