Moroccan Authorities Thwart Mass Migration Attempt into Spanish Enclave of Ceuta

Security forces halted coordinated efforts by hundreds to breach the border following social media incitement.

• Moroccan security forces stopped groups attempting to cross into Ceuta, a Spanish enclave in North Africa.
• The attempted mass migration was incited by social media calls for a coordinated effort on September 15.
• Authorities arrested 60 individuals suspected of using social networks to incite the migration attempt.
• In August, over 11,000 migration attempts were prevented around Ceuta, with an additional 3,000 near Melilla.
• Despite the increased security, many migrants remain determined to keep attempting to cross into Europe.

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