The death toll in the border crisis between Spain's enclave of Ceuta and Morocco has risen to 67, according to NPR, with victims including people who drowned and others killed in a stampede at a breakwater barrier.
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Key facts
- NPR reports the death toll in the Ceuta border crisis has reached 67.
- Victims included people who drowned and others killed in a stampede, according to NPR.
- The stampede occurred at a breakwater barrier.
- NPR reports tens of thousands of people crossed back into Morocco.
The death toll in Spain’s Ceuta border crisis with Morocco has climbed to 67, according to NPR. The crisis has unfolded at the boundary between the Spanish enclave of Ceuta and neighbouring Morocco.
Among the 67 people who died were some who drowned and others who were killed in a stampede as crowds attempted to cross a breakwater barrier, NPR reported.
NPR also reports that tens of thousands of people crossed back into Morocco amid the crisis. Further details on the circumstances of these movements were not provided in the available reporting.
This account is based on a single NPR report; additional details about the crisis were not available at the time of publication.
Why it matters
Border crossings between North Africa and Spanish territory have long been a point of tension in Europe's migration debate, and a reported death toll of 67 reflects the human cost involved. The situation also relates to the relationship between Spain and Morocco over border management.
Frequently asked questions
How many people have died in the Ceuta border crisis?
According to NPR, the death toll has climbed to 67.
How did the victims die?
NPR reported that victims included some who drowned and some who were killed in a stampede to cross a breakwater barrier.
Where is Ceuta?
Ceuta is a Spanish enclave that shares a border with Morocco. The crisis has involved tens of thousands of people crossing back into Morocco.
Timeline
- Death toll in Spain border crisis reaches 67 as tens of thousands cross back in to Morocco
NPR News: The death toll in Spain's Ceuta border crisis with Morocco has climbed to 67. They included some who drowned and some who were killed in a stampede to cross a breakwater barrier.