At least 18 die trying to cross to Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco
At least 18 people have died during a mass migration event where approximately 49,000 people crossed the border from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. The situation has created a humanitarian crisis with thousands lacking shelter.
Why it matters
This event highlights the ongoing geopolitical tensions and humanitarian risks associated with migration routes at the EU's only land border with Africa.
People try to cross from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta on Thursday. People try to cross from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta on Thursday. Spain At least 18 die trying to cross to Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco Some drowned and others caught up in crush, official says, and thousands sleep on streets or in parks
Prefer the Guardian on Google At least 18 people have died trying to reach the Spanish enclave of Ceuta after about 49,000 migrants breached the border with Morocco and poured into the tiny territory.
Spain sent military and police reinforcements to Ceuta on Thursday after people crossed by land and sea. Spain’s prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, is expected to join the interior minister, Fernando Grande-Marlaska, on a visit to Ceuta on Friday morning.
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