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Ceuta sees largest migrant surge since 2021
The border between northern Morocco and the city of Ceuta, which is under Spanish administration, has witnessed an unprecedented wave of migrant crossings, with approximately 60,000 people managing to enter the city in recent days. Most of these migrants are youths and teenagers, and the surge has resulted in the deaths of 34 individuals during their attempts to cross the sea into Ceuta. This is the largest wave since the crisis in 2021, when around 10,000 migrants entered over a short period amid allegations that information about the opening of borders prompted large numbers to head to the area. Spanish and Moroccan authorities responded by deploying security forces to manage the influx, as humanitarian and security repercussions continue, with images showing clashes, confrontations, and reports of drownings. The developments in the crisis have prompted Spain to reinforce its forces, and the Spanish Prime Minister has publicly followed the situation. Meanwhile, Italian officials have called for exceptional measures, including suspending the Schengen Agreement, due to the rising flow of irregular migration from the region.
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