18 dead, thousands massed: Inside the growing crisis at the Morocco–Spain border
18 dead, thousands massed at the Morocco–Spain border At least 18 migrants have died while attempting to reach the city of Ceuta, where Spain deployed military forces after thousands of people crossed the border with Morocco and streamed into the small Spanish enclave.
This escalation at the border between Spain and Morocco follows a massive influx of migrants—most of whom attempted to reach the small Spanish enclave by swimming—on Wednesday.
To reach the city of Ceuta on the North African coast, migrants often swim from the Moroccan town of Fnideq, covering about 3 miles (5 kilometers) to reach Spanish territory, while others attempt to cross from the nearby town of Belyounech, where the distance is shorter.
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