Spain's Ceuta grapples with aftermath of border surge
Summary
About 60,000 migrants from North Africa crossed into the Spanish territory of Ceuta, a small city on the border with Morocco. Most migrants have been returned, but the event caused deaths and renewed debate on immigration in Europe. The city is managing tensions as local people and political groups respond differently to the crisis.Key Facts
- Around 60,000 mostly young men from North Africa entered Ceuta over two days.
- At least 72 people died trying to cross, some drowned and others died in a stampede.
- Spanish authorities returned most migrants to Morocco and plan to build a fence.
- Civil guard ships searched nearby waters for bodies after the surge.
- Far-right Spanish politicians visited Ceuta, calling for migrants to be expelled.
- The city of 84,000 normally includes a mix of Christians, Muslims, Jews, and Hindus living together.
- Some locals worry about the impact of the surge on Ceuta’s tradition of tolerance.
- Protests took place both for and against the far-right politicians and their views.
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