Dossier
Achraf Maimouni
Coverage of Achraf Maimouni in the Nexus archive.
- 60,000 cross into Spanish territory of Ceuta and at least 34 die after border breach
Approximately 60,000 migrants crossed into Spain’s Ceuta from Morocco within 24 hours, resulting in at least 34 deaths, including drownings and a stampede. Spanish and Moroccan authorities reported clashes, humanitarian crises, and efforts to manage the border breach.
- ‘Absolute chaos’ as thousands of people breach Morocco’s border with Spain's Ceuta
Thousands of migrants breached Morocco's border with Spain's Ceuta, causing chaos and prompting local officials to request a national emergency. Spain's interior ministry confirmed border security measures but ruled out declaring an emergency, while three people died attempting to cross by sea.