Migrant deaths rise to 18 in massive crossing into Spain's Ceuta from Morocco
The death toll has risen to 18 following a massive surge of approximately 49,000 migrants attempting to cross from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. The incident has prompted military reinforcements and sparked diplomatic tensions regarding border security within the EU.
Why it matters
This event highlights the ongoing humanitarian and political crisis at the EU's only land border with Africa, triggering potential shifts in regional border policies.
The number of people who died on Thursday trying to enter the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in North Africa rose to 18, as migrants rushed by sea and land from Morocco , a Spanish Interior Ministry spokesperson said on Friday.
Spain's Interior Ministry said on Friday that according to its estimates some 49,000 migrants had crossed into the enclave of Ceuta in North Africa over past 24 hours, as they rushed by sea and land from Morocco.
Most of those who succeeded in crossing appeared to have done so before midday, according to residents of the Moroccan city of Fnideq.
Spain sent military and police reinforcements to Ceuta on Thursday after the surge.
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