Thousands breach border between Morocco, Spanish territory

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Spain’s prime minister is visiting the Spanish territory of Ceuta, in North Africa, today. His visit comes as at least 18 deaths have been reported after a drastic increase in border crossings from Morocco.

What started as a moderate increase in crossings at one particular point of the border, where a breakwater separates Spain and Morocco, turned into a crisis on Thursday, as thousands were seen…

Spain’s prime minister is visiting the Spanish territory of Ceuta, in North Africa, today. His visit comes as at least 18 deaths have been reported after a drastic increase in border crossings from Morocco.

What started as a moderate increase in crossings at one particular point of the border, where a breakwater separates Spain and Morocco, turned into a crisis on Thursday, as thousands were seen…

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