Second Ceuta border push falls flat with security forces ready
A second attempt by migrants to cross the border into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco was thwarted by security forces. This follows a major migration crisis in July that saw thousands enter the city.
Why it matters
The situation at the Ceuta border represents a significant flashpoint for European migration policy and diplomatic relations between Spain and Morocco.
Grassroots calls for a second incursion into Ceuta from Morocco fell flat over the weekend, with security tight and authorities turning back the relative handful who tried to make the move.Spain’s tiny North African enclave made global headlines in late July when some 70,000 people, mostly young men, crossed the border by swimming around…
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