Ceuta border security surge

Morocco deploys water cannons and concertina wire near Fnideq to block a coordinated mass crossing attempt into Ceuta scheduled for August 15

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Moroccan and Spanish forces block migrant crossing attempts at the Ceuta border following social media calls, detaining several groups near Fnideq.

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Detained 111 migrants attempting to cross the border into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, as security forces maintain a heavy presence to prevent further surges.

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Expelled a Spanish public television crew from the border town of Castillejos, as Moroccan authorities face accusations of obstructing press freedom during the crisis.

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Deploys tanks to the Ceuta border as the Spanish military reinforces security measures in anticipation of potential new waves of migrants.

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Intercepts nearly 300 migrants at the Ceuta border as Moroccan authorities demonstrate control and expel Spanish journalists from the area.

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Confirms 15 rapes and arrests 111 additional migrants attempting to cross the Ceuta border, while Moroccan authorities maintain the expulsion of Spanish journalists.

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Announces plans to transfer 500 unaccompanied girls to the mainland following reports of violence in the North African enclave

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