Death Toll Rises to 72 After Mass Attempt to Swim into Spanish Enclave Ceuta
Families in Morocco search for missing relatives following the mass crossing of 60,000 migrants into Ceuta.
On August 2, 2026, Moroccan authorities reported a rising death toll of 72 people following a mass attempt by approximately 60,000 migrants to cross into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. Families in Morocco are searching for children and other relatives who have not been seen since the large influx. The incident has raised concerns about the humanitarian consequences of such crossings and the challenges faced by migrants attempting to reach Spanish territory.
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