Morocco stops migrants from entering Ceuta
Morocco increased security and police presence near Ceuta, a Spanish territory in North Africa, after social media posts called for a mass migrant crossing. On Saturday, Moroccan police arrested migrants who attempted to enter Ceuta as both countries enforced tighter border controls.
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4 sourcesMorocco beefs up security at Ceuta and Melilla borders after online calls for new crossings
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5 sourcesSpain stocks African enclave Ceuta with boosted security as Morocco monitors calls for second border rush
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Morocco beefs up security at Ceuta and Melilla borders after online calls for new crossings
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7 articlesHundreds of migrants arrested near Ceuta border in latest crackdown
Morocco detains dozens of migrants trying to enter Spanish North African exclave Ceuta
Moroccan police arrest over 100 migrants trying to reach Spanish enclave
Moroccan police arrest more than 100 people as they attempt to enter Ceuta
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3 developments- Aug 12Morocco beefs up security at Ceuta and Melilla borders after online calls for new crossings
- Aug 15Only right-leaning coverage:Morocco boosts Ceuta security amid calls for mass migrant crossing
- Aug 15Morocco stops migrants from entering Ceuta
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