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Moroccan govt responds to Melilla crisis
The Moroccan Ministry of the Interior reported that the wave of mass crossings to Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla was fueled by misinformation spread on social media and the exploitation of human trafficking mafias. Approximately 40,000 people participated in attempts to reach Ceuta. The ministry also stated that 11 individuals lost their lives during the crossings, most of them by drowning. Additionally, Spanish authorities recorded the deaths of at least 72 people in these operations. They further explained that some crossings were targeted by criminal gangs spreading rumors that the borders were open, which increased the number of swimming attempts. Most migrants were returned to Morocco within 48 hours. The Moroccan authorities have pledged to continue verifying reports and addressing the root causes of the crisis caused by this mass migration wave.
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