More than 5,000 migrants reach Spain’s north African enclave Ceuta in a day
Ceuta, along with nearby Melilla, has long been a magnet for African migrants hoping to cross into Europe, despite being heavily protected and fortified with a double fence. The mass crossing into Ceuta comes amid heightened tensions between Madrid and Rabat over Spain’s decision to allow a Western Sahara independence leader to be treated for Covid-19 in Spain. On Monday, the Spanish government said in a statement that security in Ceuta would be reinforced with the presence of 50 additional Guardia Civil agents and 150 national police.
Source: theguardian.com