Morocco detains migrants amid reports of a possible Ceuta crossing
Moroccan security was stepped up after suggestions on social media of a second mass crossing on Saturday, according to BBC News.
Morocco detained dozens of migrants who were reportedly trying to cross into Ceuta, BBC News reported.
Security had been stepped up amid suggestions on social media of a second mass crossing on Saturday. The report did not provide further details about the detentions.
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