SÃO PAULO, SP (UOL/FOLHAPRESS) - The number of deaths in the attempted mass entry into Ceuta, a Spanish territory in North Africa, rose to 88 people.
Death toll rises to 88 after mass entry into Ceuta
SÃO PAULO, SP (UOL/FOLHAPRESS) - The number of deaths in the attempted mass entry into Ceuta, a Spanish territory in North Africa, rose to 88 people. Ceuta authorities confirmed the deaths of 88 people near the Tarajal...
Ceuta authorities confirmed the deaths of 88 people near the Tarajal breakwater. Most of the victims died from drowning after a mass entry attempt on July 30.
The bodies were taken to the city's old Military Hospital. Most of the deaths occurred last Thursday (30) during the sea crossing on the border with Morocco.
Around 73,500 migrants left Ceuta and returned to Moroccan territory. The calculation is made by the State Security Forces and covers people who left after the migratory wave.
The estimated total may include people who entered and left the city more than once. According to local government sources, there are also records of people who had arrived in previous days.
Small groups of immigrants still refuse to leave Spanish territory. Local police say it is difficult to calculate the exact number of people in this situation, but small groups of three to five people are seen in the region.
BORDER RECEIVES MARINE BARRIERS AND SECURITY REINFORCEMENT
The government has installed a 500-meter floating barrier on the Tarajal breakwater. The pneumatic structure is up to 70 centimeters high on the surface and reaches one meter in depth.
The new barrier works in an integrated manner with buoys supplied by the Spanish Navy. The Ministry of the Interior confirmed that the equipment is fully operational to contain new crossings.
Around 3,000 security agents remain deployed to monitor the border indefinitely. "They will remain as long as necessary", assured the government delegate in Ceuta, Miguel Ángel Pérez.
Despite the calm at the border, the military prevented an attempted swimming crossing this Sunday. Vehicular traffic at customs is expected to increase due to Operation Crossing the Straits.
Morocco attributes crisis in Ceuta to disinformation and human trafficking
The Moroccan government claims that rumors about ease of entry into Europe and misinterpretations of court decisions encouraged the crossings. Authorities also announced investigations to determine responsibilities
Source: Noticias ao Minuto
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