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The arrivals in Ceuta, a six-mile-long peninsula on Morocco’s northern coast that Spain has governed for centuries, have fueled political tensions.
Thousands of migrants entered Ceuta, Spain's North African enclave on Morocco's northern coast, by sea and on foot. Local authorities said resources were overwhelmed and called on the Spanish government to declare a national emergency and provide military support.
Sky News – World The arrivals in Ceuta, a six-mile-long peninsula on Morocco’s northern coast that Spain has governed for centuries, have fueled political tensions.
Territory’s president calls for help from Spanish government as crowds of people arrive by sea or on foot The leader of Spain’s north African enclave of Ceuta has called on the government in Madrid to declare a national emergency after thousands of migrants swam and waded into the tiny territory from neighbouring Morocco in a matter of hours. Videos shot at Tarajal beach on Thursday showed crowds of people walking a…
The arrivals in Ceuta, a six-mile-long peninsula on Morocco’s northern coast that Spain has governed for centuries, have fueled political tensions.
The North African enclave's leader said resources were being overwhelmed after so many people entered by sea from Morocco.
BBC News – World The territory's leader said the influx is overwhelming resources and urged the Spanish government to intervene.
Thousands crossed into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco, prompting local authorities to request a national emergency and military support.
Sky News – World Officials in the tiny Spanish coastal territory of Ceuta have asked for a national emergency to be declared after thousands of migrants arrived from Morocco.
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