The Ceuta migrant crossing has killed at least 34 people, with up to 60,000 arrivals in a day and Spain calling it a violation of its territory.
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Key Facts
—At least 34 dead: Ceuta’s regional president, Juan Jesús Vivas, put the death toll at 34 by Friday, up from nine on Thursday evening.
—Tens of thousands in a day: Estimates of arrivals in 24 hours range from about 49,000 to around 60,000, the higher figure equal to roughly 70% of the city’s usual population.
—Spain calls it an attack: Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, visiting on Friday, described the events as a violation of Spain’s territorial integrity.
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