What to know about the arrival of 49,000 migrants into Spain's Ceuta
Summary
Over 49,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta within 24 hours. At least 18 migrants died trying to swim across the border, which is now home to fewer people than the number of new arrivals.Key Facts
- More than 49,000 migrants entered Ceuta from Morocco in one day.
- At least 18 migrants died while swimming across the border.
- Migrants sometimes spent hours swimming to reach Ceuta.
- The number of migrants arriving is more than half the population of Ceuta.
- Spanish authorities are managing the sudden and large influx of people.
- Ceuta is a Spanish territory located on the North African coast, bordering Morocco.
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