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New attempt by migrants to enter Ceuta: Hundreds detained in Morocco

Spain and Morocco had stepped up security measures in the area amid rumors on social media that there would be a mass attempt to cross this weekend

Ceuta becomes a place of ordeal for minors: At least 5 raped in one week, dozens rescued at the last moment

Following the mass influx of illegal immigrants from Morocco, there are growing fears of an outbreak of communicable diseases, while humanitarian organizations are highlighting the risk of sex trafficking

Thanos Plevris submits Mitsotakis’ proposal for an EU asylum suspension mechanism to the EU Council

The Prime Minister, in an article published by Politico, called for the creation of a European mechanism allowing the temporary suspension of asylum procedures and immediate returns, in accordance with EU law, in exceptional cases where mass migration flows are being weaponised, such as the recent events in Ceuta

Mitsotakis in Politico: EU needs new measures to tackle the weaponization of migration

Hours before the EU emergency videoconference on Ceuta, he speaks of “the instrumentalization of asylum aimed at creating hybrid pressure” & proposes that, in exceptional cases, member states should “temporarily suspend the submission of asylum applications by newly arrived individuals”

Financial Times: Swimming lessons, Google Maps and wetsuits, how thousands of migrants swam into Ceuta

By Friday afternoon, Spanish authorities reported that around 48,300 of the roughly 60,000 people who swam into Ceuta this week had already returned voluntarily to Morocco, as officials confirmed almost all crossers had gone back

More than 37,500 of the 60,000 migrants who entered Ceuta return to Morocco, Spanish government says

Spain's interior ministry says so far more than 37,500 of the 60,000 migrants who crossed into Ceuta have already returned to Morocco, as Brussels insists there has been no fresh movement toward mainland Europe today

Why Ceuta was flooded by 49,000 illegal migrants: Morocco’s tolerance, Sanchez government’s delay & rumours of open borders

The death toll rises to 19 as they tried to reach European territory - Diplomatic crisis with Italy

Chaos in Ceuta as thousands of illegal immigrants cross from Morocco – At least 18 dead, Spain & Italy clash (videos)

Madrid has reinforced security in the Spanish enclave by deploying military personnel, while the crisis has triggered a sharp diplomatic confrontation with Rome

Morocco uses migrants to get what it wants – Analysis

Mass arrivals in Ceuta show how Europe pays for border controls with money and power