What to know about Ceuta, Spanish city on EU’s border in Africa

Enclave has been a diplomatic flashpoint and is seen as a destination for people trying to reach Europe Thousands of people have streamed into the tiny Spanish territory of Ceuta in north Africa from Morocco, with at least 18 dying in the attempt , prompting Spain to deploy its military to restore the border. Videos and images from the frontier showed crowds of people, mainly Moroccans, walking around the breakwaters at an urban beach near a border checkpoint with Morocco on to local roads. The majority appeared to be young men, though there were also families with women and children. Continue

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