Livestock farmers block roads in protest over animal cull

Livestock farmers blocked roads in Larnaca on Saturday as protests intensified over the mandatory killing of animals linked to the outbreak of foot and mouth disease.

Farmers first gathered early in the morning in the livestock area of Oroklini where they sought to prevent veterinary officials from entering units to carry out culling measures.

Protesters blocked roads leading to the farms and positioned vehicles across access routes while police officers were deployed to the scene to monitor the situation.