At least 18 die trying to cross to Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco
Summary
At least 18 people died trying to cross from Morocco into the Spanish city of Ceuta, where about 49,000 migrants recently entered. The Spanish government sent military and police to help, but many migrants, including children, had no shelter and faced difficult conditions.Key Facts
- Around 49,000 migrants crossed into Ceuta, a Spanish city in North Africa.
- At least 18 migrants died, some by drowning and others crushed at a beach border fence.
- Spain sent military and police reinforcements to help manage the situation.
- Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska planned to visit Ceuta.
- Thousands of migrants, including unaccompanied children, were left without shelter, sleeping outside in parks and on sidewalks.
- Ceuta and Melilla are the only Spanish territories with land borders in Africa.
- Migrants crossing Ceuta often try to reach Europe.
- Local officials described the situation as a serious humanitarian crisis with ongoing arrivals.
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