Migrant crowd in Ceuta scrambles for water after massive border influx
Thousands of migrants stayed on Ceuta's El Trampolín beach on August 3, queuing for water and drinks after last week's large crossing, while authorities report dozens of deaths on both sides of the border.
After a huge surge of people crossing the border last week, many migrants remained on the Spanish enclave of Ceuta on August 3, gathering at El Trampolín beach to receive water and beverages from locals. The camped migrants said they were hungry, thirsty and seeking asylum, refusing to go back to Morocco. Spanish authorities said roughly 69,500 migrants have already been sent back to Morocco. The crisis has resulted in a death toll of 72 in Spain and 11 in Morocco.
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The story highlights a growing humanitarian crisis at a key EU border, affecting migration policy and regional stability.
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