Spain Scrambles to Secure Ceuta After Mass Border Breach by Thousands
An estimated 60,000 people entered the Spanish exclave of Ceuta from Morocco on Thursday, overwhelming local authorities and prompting urgent government response.
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An estimated 60,000 people entered the Spanish exclave of Ceuta from Morocco on Thursday, overwhelming local authorities and prompting urgent government response.
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