Watch: Moroccan police clash with migrants near border with Spain's Ceuta
Moroccan police have clashed with migrants attempting to cross the border into the Spanish territory of Ceuta. Spanish officials have described the surge as an attack and are working to return migrants to Morocco.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing geopolitical tension and humanitarian crisis surrounding migration routes into the European Union.
Others ran through a gate in the border fence.
The territory's leader, Juan Jesús Vivas, said the number of arrivals has been overwhelming resources and urged the Spanish government to intervene.
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez described the situation as an "attack" and said all illegal migrants would be returned to Morocco "as soon as possible".
Ceuta, on Morocco's northern coast, has long been a focal point for migrants attempting to reach Europe.
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