The fact
Among the victims, a 20-year-old Moroccan footballer, Faten Ben Amar El Azizi, was trying to reach Europe.
Over 60,000 arrivals were recorded in 24 hours, according to local authorities.
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Why it matters
La crise migratoire à Ceuta s'aggrave avec un bilan humain lourd, illustrant les tensions aux frontières européennes. L'installation d'une barrière flottante marque une réponse sécuritaire face à l'afflux massif.
Story timeline
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