At least 72 people have reportedly died attempting to reach the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, following an estimated 50,000 migrant crossings from Morocco last week.
At least 72 individuals have reportedly died while attempting to reach the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. This follows an estimated 50,000 migrants crossing from Morocco into Ceuta last week.
The incident has reportedly triggered a political crisis within Spain and has drawn criticism from other EU countries.
Why this matters: The incident has reportedly triggered a political crisis in Spain and criticism from EU countries, exposing divisions within Europe.
Join thousands of readers getting the best of British news straight to their inbox.