Migrant deaths in Ceuta rise to 72 after border surge from Morocco
Summary
At least 72 migrants have died after about 60,000 people crossed from Morocco into the Spanish city of Ceuta over a few days. Spanish authorities and the European Union are working to manage the large number of migrants and improve border controls.Key Facts
- Around 60,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into Ceuta in a short period.
- At least 72 people died trying to enter Ceuta, including some who drowned or were crushed.
- Over 1,000 migrants have been treated by health services since the surge began.
- More than 48,000 migrants returned to Morocco within 48 hours of crossing.
- 22 European Union countries asked for coordinated border management.
- Italy suspended the passport-free travel agreement with Spain due to the crisis.
- Spanish authorities built a 500-meter floating barrier off Ceuta’s coast to control crossings.
- Spain has a program to grant residency to many undocumented migrants but does not allow irregular arrivals in Ceuta to move freely to mainland Spain or the EU’s Schengen area.
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