Spain and Morocco halt migrant surge into Spanish enclave after tens of thousands cross
Spain and Morocco have halted a surge of migrants crossing into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta after around 49,000 to 60,000 people crossed in a single day.
A massive wave of migrants crossed into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta in a single day, with tens of thousands making the crossing. The surge prompted Spain and Morocco to take action to halt further crossings. Western intelligence suspects Morocco facilitated the migrant movement, which has sparked a diplomatic dispute between the neighbouring countries.
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Morocco ‘facilitated’ migrant surge into Spain amid diplomatic row
Western intelligence suspects north African country helped 60,000 cross into tiny neighbouring territory of Ceuta.