Maps and graphics to understand what happened in Ceuta: the entry and exit of almost 50,000 people in 48 hours
An unprecedented avalanche has resulted in at least 67 deaths. The autonomous city usually accounts for 6% of irregular arrivals, but so far this year it has exceeded 19%.
Within a span of less than 48 hours, nearly 50,000 individuals crossed the border between Ceuta and Morocco. This influx occurred despite the inaction of Moroccan security forces. Initial counts by authorities placed the number of crossings at 25,000 on Thursday, rising to 40,000 on Friday morning, and reaching 50,000 by midday on the same day.
However, according to the Ministry of Interior, the vast majority, approximately 48,300 individuals, had returned to Morocco by the end of Friday. The crisis in Ceuta stands out as one of the deadliest incidents at a Spanish frontier, with at least 67 migrants losing their lives.
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