Ahmed Karim
Coverage of Ahmed Karim in the Nexus archive.
- Spain’s PM blames trafficking gangs as 60,000 cross into Ceuta from Morocco, with 41 deaths
Approximately 60,000 migrants crossed into Spain’s Ceuta from Morocco in 24 hours, with 41 deaths reported, including drownings and a stampede. Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez blamed human trafficking gangs for the crisis, while Moroccan and Spanish authorities used tear gas, water cannons, and returned some migrants to Morocco.
- 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.
- At least 18 die after breach of border between Morocco and Spanish territory of Ceuta
At least 18 migrants died after breaching the border between Morocco and the Spanish territory of Ceuta, with many drowning or killed in a stampede. Thousands of migrants, including unaccompanied children, caused chaos in Ceuta, leading to a declared humanitarian crisis.