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Europe to hold meeting Tuesday over Ceuta after migration flux

Europe to hold meeting Tuesday over Ceuta after migration flux

Summary

Spain has built a 500-meter sea barrier at Ceuta, a Spanish city in North Africa, after tens of thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco. At least 67 migrants died trying to cross, and the European Union will hold an emergency meeting to discuss the situation.

Key Facts

  • Ceuta is a Spanish territory located on the northern coast of Africa, next to Morocco.
  • Tens of thousands of migrants crossed into Ceuta earlier this week.
  • At least 67 migrants died during the border crossing attempt.
  • Most migrants who crossed have returned to Morocco.
  • Spain installed a 500-meter-long sea barrier between Ceuta and Morocco.
  • The migration event sparked a new debate about immigration in Europe.
  • The European Union will hold an emergency video conference on Tuesday to discuss the migration issue.
  • Spanish and European leaders are involved in discussions about the incident.
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