Hundreds of migrants arrested near Ceuta border in latest crackdown
Summary
Moroccan security forces arrested hundreds of migrants trying to enter the Spanish city of Ceuta by land and sea amid increased border security. Thousands of migrants remain in Ceuta after a recent large crossing, living in difficult conditions while requesting asylum in Spain.Key Facts
- Moroccan authorities arrested 294 sub-Saharan African migrants attempting to enter Ceuta on one day.
- 61 Moroccans were arrested for helping migrants make the crossing.
- Around 72,000 migrants rushed into Ceuta two weeks before in a major migration event.
- At least 90 people died during the crossings, with human rights groups suggesting higher numbers.
- Migrants staged protests in Ceuta demanding asylum in Spain instead of being sent back to Morocco.
- Spanish authorities said most irregular migrants would not be allowed to stay or travel to mainland Spain.
- Over 20,000 Moroccan security forces are deployed daily along the Ceuta border.
- Many migrants travel through Morocco from Africa, hoping to eventually reach Europe for better opportunities.
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