Morocco reports displacement of 100,000 to border with Ceuta
The short version
About 100,000 people have moved internally in Morocco towards the border with Ceuta in recent days. The UK has tightened control in the English Channel following the arrival of more than 1,100 migrants in the last week.
About 100,000 people have moved internally in Morocco towards the border with Ceuta in recent days, according to the Moroccan Association for Human Rights (AMDH).1 The AMDH reported that thousands had travelled long distances to reach the Moroccan north after the start of the crisis in Ceuta.1 The UK Prime Minister highlighted the need to “take back control” after the crisis in Ceuta.2
In the UK, more than 1,100 migrants have arrived in the country via the English Channel in the last week.2
“Let's be relentless on the crossings”
“Take back control”
Why it matters
Ceuta is an autonomous Spanish city located in North Africa, on the border with Morocco, and is a frequent entry point for migrants trying to reach Europe.1
The English Channel is the waterway that separates the United Kingdom from France and is one of the most commonly used routes by migrants to enter the country irregularly.2
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