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More Migrants Storm Fence to Enter Ceuta, Spanish Enclave in Africa More Migrants Storm Fence to Enter Ceuta, Spanish Enclave in Africa
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About 600 Africans tried to breach a border fence between Morocco and the Spanish enclave of Ceuta early Monday, Spanish news organizations reported, three days after hundreds of migrants used wire cutters and other implements to storm the 20-foot-high barrier.About 600 Africans tried to breach a border fence between Morocco and the Spanish enclave of Ceuta early Monday, Spanish news organizations reported, three days after hundreds of migrants used wire cutters and other implements to storm the 20-foot-high barrier.
Ceuta and Melilla, territories of Spain on the northern African coast, have the only two land borders between the European Union and Africa, and they have become a magnet for sub-Saharan migrants willing to cross deserts, brave razor wire and endure perilous conditions in search of a better life. Ceuta and Melilla, territories of Spain on the North African coast, have the only two land borders between the European Union and Africa, and they have become a magnet for sub-Saharan migrants willing to cross deserts, brave razor wire and endure perilous conditions in search of a better life.
Eleven migrants were injured while attempting to cross the five-mile-long barrier on Monday and have been hospitalized, Spanish news reports said, adding that the authorities were considering using drones to strengthen security along the barrier. Eleven migrants were injured while attempting to cross the five-mile barrier on Monday and have been hospitalized, the Red Cross said. The Spanish newspaper El País, citing José Antonio Nieto, the secretary of state for security, said the authorities were considering using drones to strengthen security along the border.
Hundreds of migrants were injured in the episode Friday morning, with wounds including cuts and fractures. Hundreds of migrants were injured on Friday morning, with wounds including cuts and fractures.
There are now more than 1,400 migrants crowding an immigration center in Ceuta, Spanish news reports said. Reuters said that many of the migrants were likely to be sent back to Morocco or to their native countries. There are now more than 1,400 migrants crowding an immigration center in Ceuta, according to Spanish news reports. Reuters said that many of the migrants would probably be sent back to Morocco or to their countries of origin.
On New Year’s Day, about 1,100 migrants tried to storm the border between Morocco and Ceuta. Five Spanish officers and 50 members of the Moroccan security forces were injured, including one guard, who lost an eye.On New Year’s Day, about 1,100 migrants tried to storm the border between Morocco and Ceuta. Five Spanish officers and 50 members of the Moroccan security forces were injured, including one guard, who lost an eye.