About 49,000 migrants enter Spanish enclave of Ceuta, officials say

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The coverage of migrants entering the Spanish enclave of Ceuta broadly agrees on the large number of migrants involved. However, left-leaning outlets like The Guardian focus on the human cost, reporting on deaths during the crossing, while centre and right-leaning BBC World reports maintain a neutral tone, focusing on the migrant influx and its impact on Ceuta's resources.

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About 49,000 migrants enter Spanish enclave of Ceuta, officials say

This comes after thousands of migrants were reported to have illegally crossed into the territory on Thursday and Friday.

31 Jul, 08:20

Guardian World

At least 18 die trying to cross to Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco

Some drowned and others caught up in crush, official says, and thousands sleep on streets or in parks At least 18 people have died trying to reach the Spanish enclave of Ceuta after about 49,000 migrants breached the border with Morocco and poured into the tiny territory. Spain sent military and police reinforcements to Ceuta on Thursday after people crossed by land and sea. Spain’s prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, is…

31 Jul, 07:59

The Guardian

Thousands of migrants enter tiny Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco

Territory’s president calls for help from Spanish government as crowds of people arrive by sea or on foot The leader of Spain’s north African enclave of Ceuta has called on the government in Madrid to declare a national emergency after thousands of migrants swam and waded into the tiny territory from neighbouring Morocco in a matter of hours. Videos shot at Tarajal beach on Thursday showed crowds of people walking ar…