Here now is the second letter that we ask you to send – this time to all those in Serbian embassies located around the world. If ‘your’ embassy is not listed below, then use this link to find more – but be careful – only go for Serbian embassies; others are also shown:

https://www.embassy-worldwide.com/country/serbia/

This letter follows on from our letter draft (for you to copy and send) to the CRC in Switzerland.

Here is the link to that (first letter) post.

https://worldanimalsvoice.com/2020/02/21/serbia-mass-animal-poisonings-letter-1-of-2-to-copy-and-send-to-the-chemical-review-committee-crc-in-switzerland-asking-them-to-intervene/

We hope the content of the letter is self explanatory – it asks the CRC to intervene in the killing of the dogs in Serbia using very dangerous chemicals.

This letter (No 2) is more directly aimed at Serbia, and its embassies; asking questions about the use of such nerve agents on the streets of Serbia. Again, we hope it is self explanatory. Please copy and sent this letter far and wide if you can – Thanks.

Embassies in Serbia:
Nethrelands: bel@minbuza.nl
Germany: https://belgrad.diplo.de/action/rs-sr/2011078/action/-
Italy: segreteria.belgrado@esteri.it
Spain: ambasada.madrid@mfa.rs
France: https://rs.ambafrance.org/Kontakt-Odeljenja-za-saradnju
Russia: rusembserbia@mid.ru
Australia: embassy.canberra@serbia.org.au
Canada: diplomat@serbianembassy.ca
Amerika: belgradeacs@state.gov
UK: Belgrade.PPD@fco.gov.uk

if you dont find your Country on this list, please use google and type: “name of your country ” + Embassy in Serbia , then find contact page.

E-mail blocks: for easy sending:
belgradeacs@state.gov Belgrade.PPD@fco.gov.uk diplomat@serbianembassy.ca rusembserbia@mid.ru embassy.canberra@serbia.org.au bel@minbuza.nl segreteria.belgrado@esteri.it ambasada.madrid@mfa.rs pic@fao.org  brs@brsmeas.org

SAMPLE LETTER

Sir / Madam;

You and those involved with the endless murder of animals never seem to learn, do you ?

For over 2 months now there have been mass poisoning of dogs and other animals in over 50 cities located within Serbia.

The murders have been undertaken using the poison Carbofuran. This is one of the most toxic carbonate pesticides; and exhibits toxicity mediated by the same mechanism as that of the notorious V series nerve agents and presents a risk to human health – fatalities occur with exposure to tens of milligram quantities via inhalation or absorption through skin; It is more potent than Sarin; another nerve agent with a similar mechanism of action. On such exposure, these agents severely disrupt the body’s signaling between the nervous and muscular systems; leading to a prolonged neuromuscular blockade; causing paralysis of all the muscles in the body including the diaphragm, and leading to death by asphyxiation, or a condition of deficient supply of oxygen to the body.

Carbofuran usage has increased in recent years because it is one of the few insecticides effective on soybean aphids; but as a nerve agent it presents a risk to human health. It is classified as an extremely hazardous substance in the United States; and it usage and storage are rigorously monitored and controlled.

Further, Carbofuran is forbidden by International Act of the Chemical Review Committee- banned in Canada and the European Union. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a ban on Carbofuran because reports showed that this chemical compound killed more wildlife and animals overall than any other poison.

Are the shinters and local authorities who allow / use this aware of the destruction it can do to humans ? – are you prepared for claims and financial compensation that may be directed at you by individuals ? It can kill dogs and wildlife in a terrible way; but also humans.

If the Serbian public knew that you were undertaking the usage of this nerve agent and putting them at a health risk; or even the possibility of death; would you allow its use to continue ? As you are currently a ‘Candidate Country’ for EU membership; would the EU view your actions as good for human safety ? – I doubt very much; but regardless; they must be informed of your actions using nerve agents.

Ways in which you are undertaking the elimination of dogs is barbaric; especially as there are no kill options available, including a national sterilisation policy. But for some, adopting this strategy would mean an end to the corruption that I / we know exists in your system at present.

Poisoned dogs, cats and other animals are dying on the streets and in the parks of Serbia; children also play in parks – remember that.

Who is in direct control; and has overall responsibility for this operation and the use of nerve agents ? – the Republic Public Prosecutor and the Police Directorate do not appear to want to respond, despite having been approached about this.

As a concerned citizen I feel it is my responsibility to go ‘global’ with this and inform the world about what is being done to living things in Serbia.

Stop all killings now; and adopt a sterilisation, no kill policy.

Yours in disgust

Name –

Nationality –

Regarding the issue that we know ‘Carbofuran’ poison is being used to poison dogs and other wildlife throughout Serbia; we have serious concerns. Here is why; just a basic summary that we uncovered today via research:

The poison Carbofuran is one of the most toxic carbonate pesticides; and exhibits toxicity mediated by the same mechanism as that of the notorious V series nerve agents and presents a risk to human health – fatalities occur with exposure to tens of milligram quantities via inhalation or absorption through skin; It is more potent than Sarin; another nerve agent with a similar mechanism of action. On such exposure, these agents severely disrupt the body’s signaling between the nervous and muscular systems; leading to a prolonged neuromuscular blockade; causing paralysis of all the muscles in the body including the diaphragm, and leading to death by asphyxiation, or a condition of deficient supply of oxygen to the body.

As this is a nerve agent which can be deadly to both animal and human species; should it be put into parks or on the street where humans are; especially young children ? – we will produce our Sample Letter to the Serbian authorities tomorrow – it is done in draft form but we need to get checks undertaken.

In the meantime, Slavica has produced a letter (below) which you can copy and send to the CRC in Switzerland; expressing concerns.

The Chemical Review Committee (CRC)
Rotterdam Convention

United National Environment Programme (UNEP)
Avenue de la Paix 8-14
1211 Genève 10, Switzerland

Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN
Viale delle Terme di Caracalla
00153 Rome, Italy

EMAIL: pic@fao.org , brs@brsmeas.org 

Secretariat of the Rotterdam Convention – UNEP

Office address: 11-13, Chemin des Anémones – 1219 Châtelaine, Switzerland

Postal address: Avenue de la Paix 8-14, 1211 Genève 10, Switzerland

Tel.: +41 (0)22 917 8271 – Fax: +41 (0)22 917 8098

Email: brs@brsmeas.org

LETTER TO SEND: COPY/PASTE IN YOUR EMAIL, ADD FEW OF YOUR OWN WORDS IF YOU WISH / SAYING WHAT YOU FEEL ABOUT THIS SITUATION

Letter (to copy and send):

 
REQUEST FOR INTERVENTION

We are reporting about mass poisoning on streets of Serbia.

We reported about it to Serbian Government, Police and Sectors for control of chemicals, but no one has reacted in response.

Through our investigation of poisons it is confirmed that chemicals found on the scene (streets) are two banned components but still they are spreading uncontrollably on the streets and are continuously killing both wildlife and domesticated animals.

Named chemicals are;

The technical or chemical name of FURADAN, Carbofuran is 2,3-dihydro-2,2-dimethyl-7-benzofuranyl methylcarbamate, and its CAS Number is 1563-66-2.

Mass poisoning cases of dogs, cats and birds that happened from January to February 2020 and current counts of at least 350 cases are found and reports of poisoned animals are incoming while we are just reporting to you about this case..

We are appalled at this and are asking for regulatory bodies of Rotterdam convention to intervene please.

Our report is reflecting the NOTE requested by Rotterdam convention committee.

According to the criteria for listing banned or severely restricted chemicals in Annex III to the Rotterdam Convention, Annex II, paragraph (c)(iv), indicates that the Chemical Review Committee should consider whether there is evidence of ongoing international trade in the chemicals it reviews.

In line with the process for collecting information on ongoing international trade adopted by the Chemical Review Committee at its first meeting, countries and other interested parties are invited to submit information on ongoing trade and use of the above-listed chemicals.

CRC-12/1  Carbofuran   16.16 K36.81 K

The Chemical Review Committee,

Recalling paragraphs 1 and 2 of Article 7 of the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade
I am very concerned about this situation, I will recall my visit to Serbia until this alarming situation of mass poisoning of animals is stopped. I am very appalled with the Government of Serbia because they are not taking any responsibility for what is being put into the public domain, and are not taking any action to stop this horrific situation. Additionally, they are NOT replying nor taking action on complaints that citizens of Serbia sent to them.

I am informed that there are more than 10 protests on the streets by concerned Serbian citizens and the government is playing deaf to their pleas which is shameful and should not be the case in Europe 2020 or from a ‘Candidate Country’ wishing to join the EU as a Member State in the near future.

Please send a warning note to the Serbian Government to stop the mass poisoning of animals, which could also affect humans; and please make an intervention that is guaranteed by Rotterdam Convention..

Thank you.

Name:

Nationality:
Contact email: