Why did 50,000 migrants attempt to swim to Ceuta?

The EU will hold an emergency meeting about a mass influx of migrants in the Spanish North African territory of Ceuta. Authorities say more than 50,000 people crossed into Ceuta in one day, though most have returned to Morocco. At least 67 people died attempting to make the crossing. 

The EU will hold an emergency meeting about a mass influx of migrants in the Spanish North African territory of Ceuta. Authorities say more than 50,000 people crossed into Ceuta in one day, though most have returned to Morocco. At least 67 people died attempting to make the crossing. 


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