Ceuta grapples with aftermath of border surge
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Far-right politicians and activists are flocking to the Spanish territory on the northern coast of Africa, fueling tensions there days after thousands of migrants entered the exclave.
Ceuta president Juan Jesus Vivas has demanded emergency government intervention as reception centres for migrant minors hit 2,400% over capacity.
At least four migrants have died and over 20 others are missing at sea after attempting to swim to the Spanish territory of Ceuta from Morocco over the weekend, according to a report by Spanish news outlet elDiario.
Videos show migrants allegedly looting a grocery store as Spain struggles to contain the Ceuta border crisis. The mass influx has reignited concerns over migration, border security and Morocco's role.
A survey of 500 young people in Morocco found four in five (81%) said migration content on social media made irregular migration look attractive.