Spain strengthens its borders as Ceuta death toll rises

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More bodies have been found along the North African coast, bringing the death toll in Ceuta to 72, according to Spanish authorities. Morocco's interior ministry has issued its own toll, saying 11 people have died. More than 50,000 people crossed into the Spanish enclave from Morocco in an unprecedented surge that began on 30 July. Most of them have since returned to Morocco. The European Union is due to hold emergency talks to discuss the migration crisis. Read more: https://bit.ly/4xd8RBn

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