Morocco's interior ministry says approximately 40,000 people attempted to cross the border into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, and approximately 1,135 attempted to enter Melilla, according to N12.
The figures, reported by N12 citing Morocco's interior ministry, provide a new official Moroccan estimate of the scale of attempted crossings into the Spanish North African enclaves. The crisis has seen thousands attempting to enter Ceuta and Melilla in recent days, overwhelming local infrastructure.
As The Zioneer reported on July 31, the event has resulted in at least 57 deaths and widespread repatriations. A Spanish court ruling has also blocked immediate returns for those arriving by sea. The new numbers from Morocco's interior ministry represent the first official Moroccan count of attempted crossings during the current wave.
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