As Ceuta returns to normal, far right vilifies Spain's immigration policy

The death toll from a mass rush of migrants from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta last week reached at least 72 on Sunday, as five more bodies were found along the North African coast, officials said. Moroccan authorities meanwhile report 11 deaths. Around 60,000 people crossed into Ceuta from Morocco, more than 48,000 returned to Morocco within 48 hours and more did so over the weekend,…

france24.com ·11d ago

As Ceuta returns to normal, far right vilifies Spain's immigration policy

A mass rush of migrants from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta last week resulted in a significant loss of life. According to Moroccan authorities, 11 deaths occurred, while Spanish officials reported at least 72 deaths, with five more bodies found along the North African coast. An estimated 60,000 people crossed into Ceuta from Morocco, with most returning to Morocco since the incident.

The incident has sparked concern across the European Union, with 22 member states, including Estonia, writing a letter expressing concerns over Spain's immigration policy. The far right has also seized on the incident, criticizing Pedro Sánchez's government.

Spain has taken steps to secure its border, including installing a 500-metre floating barrier off its border with Morocco. The barrier is designed to prevent further mass crossings. Most of the migrants who crossed into Ceuta have returned to Morocco, with over 48,000 returning within 48 hours and more over the weekend.

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