A journalist at the border of the Spanish enclave of Ceuta reports that 18 migrants have been killed in riots in the city, and that 100 people are crossing from Morocco into Ceuta every minute. The report is unverified from official sources.
The Spanish enclave of Ceuta has been experiencing a major migrant influx in recent weeks. As The Zioneer has reported, the city's infrastructure has been under severe strain, with over 1,500 individuals arriving in a matter of days. This morning, a journalist at the border reports that 18 migrants have been killed in riots, and that 100 people are entering the city every minute, indicating a further escalation of the crisis. Official confirmation from Spanish authorities is pending.
2 developments
- StrongCeuta residents chase migrants, Spanish police unable to control unrest, reports say
- DevelopingSpain deploys 60 security personnel to Ceuta as migrant crisis continues
- DevelopingThe source: 'New Spaniards' in Ceuta cheer for Spain, Sánchez; 'no doubt who is responsible for the invasion'
- DevelopingMoroccan infiltrators break into Melilla, Spanish enclave in Africa
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