Dozens of people died trying to reach the Spanish enclave of Ceuta after an estimated 50,000 crossed from Morocco last week, triggering a political crisis in Spain and criticism from other EU countries, according to the Guardian.
Key facts
- An estimated 50,000 people crossed from Morocco to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta last week, according to the Guardian.
- Dozens of people died during attempts to reach Ceuta, the Guardian reported.
- The Guardian said the incident has led to a political crisis in Spain.
- The Guardian reported that EU countries have criticised Spain over the crisis.
- The events were discussed in an episode of the Guardian's podcast The Latest.
Dozens of people have died while attempting to reach the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, after an estimated 50,000 crossed from Morocco last week, according to the Guardian.
The Guardian reported that the incident has led to a political crisis in Spain and has drawn criticism from other EU countries, exposing divisions within the bloc over how migration should be managed.
The developments were examined in an episode of the Guardian’s podcast The Latest, in which Lucy Hough spoke to the Guardian’s European community affairs correspondent, Ashifa Kassam, about how the crisis has played out and what it reveals about the wider European response. The Guardian also made the episode available to watch on YouTube.
Further details, including official casualty figures and the responses of the Spanish government, Morocco and individual EU states, were not set out in the available source.
Why it matters
Migration remains a divisive issue in European politics, and the Guardian's report of deaths at Ceuta points to renewed pressure on Spain and tensions within the EU over how such crises are handled.
Frequently asked questions
How many people crossed from Morocco to Ceuta?
According to the Guardian, an estimated 50,000 people crossed from Morocco to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta last week.
What has been the political impact in Spain?
The Guardian reported that the incident has led to a political crisis in Spain and has also drawn criticism from other EU countries.
Where can I hear more about the Ceuta crisis?
The Guardian covered the events in an episode of its podcast The Latest, in which Lucy Hough spoke to correspondent Ashifa Kassam, and made it available to watch on YouTube.