Hundreds of migrants swim from Morocco to Spanish enclave of Ceuta
The territory's leader said the influx is overwhelming resources and urged the Spanish government to intervene.
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"The influx is overwhelming resources and urged the Spanish government to intervene."
— Juan Jesús Vivas , Politician
"The territory was facing a humanitarian and security emergency."
— Juan Jesús Vivas , Politician
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The territory's leader said the influx is overwhelming resources and urged the Spanish government to intervene.
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