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How Ceuta’s Residents Are Pushing Back Against the Far Right 0 (0)

A sudden migrant surge from Morocco into the Spanish territory of Ceuta attracted the presence of far-right, anti-immigrant politicians. But many locals say they don’t want their multicultural home to be used as a political prop. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7n More from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video ———- Whether it’s reporting on conflicts abroad and political divisions at home, or covering the latest style trends and scientific developments, New York Times video journalists provide a revealing and unforgettable view of the world. It’s all the news that’s fit to watch. The New York Times is the most powerful engine for independent, [See More…]

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Why These Migrants Are Trying to Stay in Ceuta 0 (0)

Stranded and alone in a Spanish territory on the African continent, hundreds of migrants, including unaccompanied minors, face harsh conditions and an uncertain future after a border influx disappeared as quickly as it appeared. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7n More from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video ———- Whether it’s reporting on conflicts abroad and political divisions at home, or covering the latest style trends and scientific developments, New York Times video journalists provide a revealing and unforgettable view of the world. It’s all the news that’s fit to watch. The New York Times is the most powerful engine for independent, boots-on-the-ground and [See More…]

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Spanish citizens react to deadly migrant surge into Ceuta 0 (0)

About 48,000 of the nearly 60,000 migrants who crossed into Spain’s North African territory of Ceuta in a 24-hour period have returned to Morocco, Spanish officials said. The surge erupted July 29-30, when thousands of migrants began entering Ceuta, many by swimming to breakwaters near the Tarajal border checkpoint. Some swimmers came ashore, and Spanish rescue crews picked up others from the water. At least 57 migrant deaths have been reported. Spain has sent troops to the area. The large number of migrants threatened to overwhelm Ceuta, a Spanish autonomous city with about 83,000 residents. Ceuta itself is about 7.5 square miles in size, about a third the size of Manhattan. [See More…]