In Fnideq, near Ceuta, young Moroccans face disillusion after brief crossing into Europe
While 50,000 people, mostly young Moroccans, rushed to the Spanish enclave on Thursday and Friday, Ceuta now stands deserted, with most would-be exiles having turned back.
More than 50,000 people, mostly young Moroccans, crossed into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco earlier this week. The enclave now stands deserted, with most of the would-be exiles having turned back.
A 44-year-old Moroccan father of four, Youssef El Abbas, was among those who attempted to cross into Ceuta. According to The Guardian, he had been deported from Spain in 2019 after his residency expired. El Abbas described the city of Tétouan as "completely overwhelmed" with young men running through the streets.
A 500-metre-long sea barrier has been installed by Spain between Ceuta and Morocco. At least 67 people died in the attempt to cross the border.
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