Thousands of migrants in Ceuta wait in limbo while Spain figures out what to do with them
A large number of migrants crossed into Ceuta, a Spanish territory, from Morocco. They are now in makeshift shelters while Spanish authorities decide how to handle them. Local leaders in Ceuta want migrants returned to Morocco, but Spain's national government opposes this, and migrants are demanding asylum.
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Part of The mass crossing into Spain's Ceuta and its deadly aftermath
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4 sourcesHundreds of migrants relocated to temporary shelters following Ceuta border crisis
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4 sourcesThousands of migrants in Ceuta wait in limbo while Spain figures out what to do with them
Spanish journalist says Ceuta residents believe government isn't doing enough to prevent another migrant rush
Hundreds of Migrants in Ceuta Demand Asylum After Mass Border Crossing
Pics: Thousands of Illegal Migrants Set Up Makeshift Garbage Huts on Beach of Spanish Ceuta, Weeks After Invasion
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6 articlesSpanish police evict hundreds of migrants from Ceuta beach to shelters
Spain plans transfer of 500 migrant children from Ceuta to mainland
Spain to allow 500 children in Ceuta to go to mainland in immigration U-turn
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3 developments- Aug 17Only right-leaning coverage:Hundreds of Migrants in Ceuta Demand Asylum After Mass Border Crossing
- Aug 19Spain plans transfer of 500 migrant children from Ceuta to mainland
- Aug 20Thousands of migrants in Ceuta wait in limbo while Spain figures out what to do with them
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