Why Did 60,000 Migrants Cross from Morocco into Spain’s Ceuta? Moroccan Dutch Professor Explains - Democracy Now!

This segment from Democracy Now! features a discussion with a Moroccan Dutch professor regarding the migration of 60,000 people from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. The program also covers various social justice and historical topics.
Why it matters
It highlights ongoing migration crises and geopolitical tensions at the border between Africa and Europe.
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