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Death toll from migrant rush into Spanish enclave in North Africa rises to 72

At least seventy-two migrants died during a mass rush into Spain's Ceuta enclave. More than fifty thousand people crossed the border from Morocco in an unprecedented surge. Many drowned or were crushed while attempting to scale border defenses. Moroccan authorities reported eleven deaths, blaming misinformation and trafficking networks. Spain reinforced border patrols and installed a floating barrier after the incident.

3 Aug 2026 8:37 am