At least 18 die after breach of border between Morocco and Spanish exclave of Ceuta
Summary
At least 18 migrants died trying to cross from Morocco into the Spanish territory of Ceuta after thousands breached the border. Spain has sent its military to manage the situation, where many migrants, including children, remain without shelter.Key Facts
- At least 18 migrants died, some drowned and others were killed in a stampede at Ceuta’s border.
- Thousands of people crossed the border from Morocco into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta.
- Spain deployed military forces to help control the situation and assist the injured.
- Many migrants, including unaccompanied minors, are sleeping in parks and streets without shelter.
- The cause of the sudden large crossing is unclear, and Moroccan authorities have not commented.
- Video showed mainly young men, but also families with women and children crossing at Tarajal beach.
- The Spanish Prime Minister and Interior Minister planned a visit to Ceuta on Friday morning.
- The migrant surge has caused concerns even in Italy, which considered protecting its borders despite not sharing a border with Spain.
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