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At least 10,000 migrants remain in Ceuta after July surge

Authorities estimate that thousands remain in the Spanish enclave after a record increase in arrivals in July.

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Adrian Cole
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Source: Al Jazeera Global News · View original source
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At least 10,000 migrants remain in Ceuta after a record surge in arrivals in July, according to an estimate reported by Al Jazeera Global News.

Ceuta is a Spanish enclave on the North African coast. Authorities describe the migrants as remaining in the territory while stranded.

The figure is an estimate rather than a confirmed count. The available information does not specify the migrants’ nationalities or establish whether they face the same circumstances.

It also provides no detail on living conditions, access to services or the prospects for those remaining in Ceuta to leave the enclave.

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