18 migrants die as Spain deploys military to Ceuta after border surge
At least 18 migrants died trying to reach Spain's Ceuta as thousands crossed from Morocco, prompting Spain to deploy its military.
Deaths occurred by drowning and in a stampede to cross the breakwater fence at Tarajal beach, according to Rachid Sbihi, who leads a local workers association representing Civil Guard officers.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is expected to visit Ceuta on Friday morning with Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska.
Rachid Sbihi described the situation as a 'serious humanitarian crisis', with migrants including unaccompanied children left without shelter.
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni threatened to suspend Italy's open-border Schengen agreement with Spain over the crisis.
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