At least 72 dead in Ceuta, Spain says, as EU prepares talks on uncontrolled migrant crossings
Most of the estimated 60,000 people who rushed into Spain's north African territory, most by swimming, have returned to Morocco since the territory's largest mass migrant crossing.
A mass migrant crossing into Spain's North African territory of Ceuta resulted in a significant loss of life. According to Spain, at least 72 people died during the crossing. In contrast, Morocco reported 11 deaths.
An estimated 60,000 people, mostly by swimming, rushed into Ceuta, with most returning to Morocco since the largest mass migrant crossing. Spain reported that about 50,000 people had crossed into Ceuta by land and sea from Thursday, with over 48,000 returning to Morocco within 48 hours.
The incident prompted alarm across the European Union, with 22 member states writing a letter asking for coordinated action to protect external borders and other measures. Spain has since taken steps to secure its border, including installing a 500-metre floating barrier off its border with Morocco.
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