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Nearly 60,000 migrants crossed into Ceuta from Morocco in a single day, with at least 34 deaths reported. Spain deployed military forces and Italy suspended Schengen borders in response.
Nearly 60,000 migrants crossed into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco in a single day, with at least 34 deaths reported during the crossing. Spain deployed military forces to the border and Italy suspended Schengen border-free travel in response.
A crossing of this scale in a single day suggests coordination or an organized opening by Morocco. Ceuta is a small Spanish territory surrounded by Morocco, so migrants must cross a few miles of sea or land border to enter. Sixty thousand in 24 hours is unprecedented for the route. Spain's military response and Italy's Schengen suspension indicate European governments view this as a crisis moment, not routine migration. The deaths suggest many were attempting dangerous sea crossings, which happens when land routes are blocked.
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