Why are people fleeing Morocco to Spain? Thousands of migrants entered Spain's Ceuta enclave after border rules changed. People swam ashore and broke through barriers in a chaotic event. This surge followed a court ruling impacting migrant deportations. Underlying poverty and instability drive people from Morocco and Africa. Spain reinforced its border while facing political and regional debate.

While good weather usually brings a surge in migrant crossings by sea in the summer, Ceuta authorities said the current number of swimmers is unusual. #EuropeNews

Hundreds of migrants are swimming from Morocco to the tiny Spanish territory of Ceuta at the country’s northern tip, overwhelming border security, local authorities said Wednesday.