Europe divided after Ceuta migrant tragedy leaves 72 dead

European countries meet Tuesday to discuss the migrant crisis in Ceuta.

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Seventy-two people drowned according to the official Spanish toll.

Two factions clash over the migration policy to adopt within the EU.

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Ce drame migratoire à Ceuta met en lumière les divisions européennes sur la gestion des flux migratoires, un enjeu clé pour l’UE et ses États membres.

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Aug 1Spain installs barriers in Ceuta to control migrant influx

Aug 4Europe divided after Ceuta migrant tragedy leaves 72 deadthis article

Aug 6Ceuta migration crisis leaves 80 dead, NGOs warn about minors' fate

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