MADRID (AP) — The culling of nearly 900 cattle that were deemed unfit after spending more than two months at sea and on a ship has begun in the Mediterranean port of Cartagena, Spanish authorities said. The cattle set sail from the Spanish port of Cartagena on Dec. 18 in the ship named Karim Allah. But the ship had to turn back after both Turkey and Libya refused to let the cattle disembark, reportedly because of suspicions about their health. The ship returned and docked in Cartagena's port on Feb. 25, where it has remained with the cattle onboard. The ministry said the cattle originally left Spain with the proper health authorizations.

Source: Libya Today March 07, 2021 15:22 UTC