18 migrants died in Morocco – Latest news – news

June 25, 2022 at 00:08 18 migrants die in Morocco 18 migrants died, and many were injured when panic and congestion broke out among people trying to enter the Spanish enclave Melilla on Friday. It informs Moroccan authorities. Spanish authorities say that a crowd of 2,000 people arrived at the border between Morocco and Melilla at dawn, and that around 500 managed to enter the border control area after cutting holes in the fence. The Moroccan Interior Ministry says the deaths occurred when people tried to climb over the fence at the border. Some died when they fell, and many were crushed and trampled. At least 76 migrants and 140 policemen were injured, according to Moroccan authorities. Spain only says that 49 policemen were slightly injured. (NTB)



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