Hebrew-language reports from Ceuta on Friday evening report that the death toll from the border crisis has risen to 57, a 9-year-old girl is missing, and over 37,000 Moroccans have returned to Morocco since yesterday. The update follows earlier reports of a massive influx and a rising death toll.
This update from Ceuta on Friday evening provides new details on the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Spanish enclave. The death toll from the mass border crossing has risen to 57, according to reports. A 9-year-old girl is reported missing. Additionally, over 37,000 Moroccans have returned to Morocco since yesterday, surpassing the earlier figure of 25,000 reported earlier in the day. The repatriation trend follows reports of harsh conditions inside the enclave, with migrants citing 'hunger and oppression.' A previous bulletin from The Zioneer at 18:42 reported the 57 deaths. The crisis began earlier this week when an estimated 60,000 people crossed the border from Morocco into Ceuta, prompting a massive humanitarian response. The Spanish government has been working to repatriate the migrants, while legal challenges have complicated efforts. The missing girl and the rising repatriation numbers are the latest developments in this unfolding story.
3 developments
- DevelopingSpanish government: only 1,800 migrants remain in Ceuta, 48,000 returned to Morocco
- StrongNew court ruling blocks immediate return of migrants to Spain; local governor warns of 'chaos' as influx continues
- DevelopingMoroccan migrants say authorities encouraged them to cross into Ceuta, NYT reports
- DevelopingAbu Ali Express: Spanish police, soldiers not intervening in Ceuta as migrants mock authorities
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