Spain to send military to Ceuta after nine die as thousands breach border
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- Irish Examiner·2h agoWhy is Ceuta a migration flashpoint and how were so many people able to cross from Morocco?
An estimated 50,000 people attempted the journey to the Spanish territory in chaotic and dangerous scenes that resulted in dozens of deaths
Read at Irish Examiner → - TOI India·12h agoSpain says most migrants have returned to Morocco after deadly border rush
Spanish authorities said 57 bodies had been recovered on the Spanish side of the border. Officials warned that the death toll could be higher as there may have been additional casualties on the Moroccan side. According to the government, some migrants drowned while others were…
Read at TOI India → - BBC World·20h agoWhat triggered the mass migrant crossings into Ceuta?
An estimated 60,000 migrants from Morocco have crossed into Ceuta, with dozens dying during the journey.
Read at BBC World → - Independent World·1d agoChaos in Ceuta as 49,000 migrants pour into enclave from Morocco and overwhelm border guards
18 people died on Thursday trying to enter Ceuta in North Africa
Read at Independent World → - Irish Examiner World·1d agoSpain to send military to Ceuta after nine die as thousands breach border
Spain’s government delegation in Ceuta said at least nine people died on Thursday during the chaos
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