Ceuta's colonial history shaped its role as a fortified European border, enabling a deadly migrant surge. Over 70,000 arrived, overwhelming the enclave, with 88 deaths, fueling political tensions and highlighting unresolved Spain-Morocco disputes over migration and territorial claims.
Ceuta migrant crisis exposes deadly colonial legacy
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