A sudden rush of migrants tried to enter Spain’s Ceuta territory from Morocco. At least 67 people died in commotion, some drowning or being trampled. Tens of thousands voluntarily returned to Morocco, and Spanish officials say that most of the migrants have already been sent back over the border. Aidan Stretch spoke with migrants to … Read more
According to the president of Ceuta, 60,000 migrants have flooded the small Spanish territory from Morocco since Thursday. Most voluntarily left the territory amid shortages of food, water and shelter, but thousands remained. Spain’s prime minister called it an attack. Aiden Stretch reports from Ceuta, Spain. Source link
Spain’s Ministry of the Interior said more than 25,000 migrants who arrived at the border of the tiny territory of Ceuta have been sent back to Morocco. More than 150 migrants are being removed from Ceuta per minute, the ministry said. The statement came shortly after the president of Ceuta, Juan Jesús Vivas, estimated that 60,000 migrants … Read more
The mass arrival by sea and land threatened a political crisis for Sanchez, a left-wing, pro-immigration leader who has clashed with President Donald Trump. Trump called the situation “terrible” on Friday. The migrant crossings also fueled rapid alarm across Europe, where the continent’s divisions over immigration were laid bare. France said it was increasing checks … Read more
Spain has deployed its military to Ceuta after thousands of migrants rushed the border with Morocco, leading to more than a dozen deaths, according to the Spanish News Agency EFE. CBS News’ Aidan Stretch reports. Source link
Thousands of migrants streamed into the Spanish city of Ceuta on foot and by sea from Morocco on Thursday, as federal troops helped overwhelmed police. Several migrants were reported dead. Matt Gutman reports. Source link
Spain will deploy its military to restore order at its border with Morocco in Ceuta after thousands of migrants streamed into the tiny Spanish territory. The announcement comes after local authorities in Ceuta had asked the central government in Madrid for reinforcements to manage a border crisis that had been building up before boiling over … Read more
There’s only one game today, but it’s a big one. France and Morocco renew their World Cup rivalry in the opening game of the quarterfinals, four years after they met in the semifinals. France has played five games this tournament — and won all five. It seems destined to reach its third consecutive World Cup … Read more
NEW YORK — If there is a saving grace from the bedlam that is about to ensue in New York City on Saturday, with the Knicks on the verge of a championship and Brazil taking on Morocco in the World Cup, it is that Game 5 of the NBA Finals is on the road. Of … Read more
The body of the second U.S. soldier who went missing in Morocco earlier this month, where thousands of troops were participating in an annual training exercise, has been recovered, the U.S. military said Wednesday. “U.S. Africa Command confirms the recovery of our second Soldier, Spc. Mariyah Collington,” AFRICOM and U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, … Read more