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Spain Faces Pressure to Return Underage Migrants from Ceuta

Spain is under pressure to return underage migrants from Ceuta, a Spanish exclave in Morocco, following a mass influx of migrants. Morocco has asked Spain to return the minors, but Spain's hands are tied due to EU law. The situation highlights the ongoing challenges of migration in Europe and the need for solidarity among member states.

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The essential points

  1. 01Tens of thousands of migrants descended on Ceuta, overwhelming border guards, and 80 died in the attempt.
  2. 02Morocco has asked Spain to return underage migrants, but Spain must follow EU law and identify the minors, verify their identities, and ensure a safe place to return.
  3. 03The situation highlights the challenges of migration in Europe and the need for solidarity among member states.
  4. 04Spain is working closely with Morocco to process the case load, but the process may take months to complete.
The full brief

Spain is under pressure to return underage migrants from Ceuta, a Spanish exclave in Morocco, following a mass influx of migrants. Morocco has asked Spain to return the minors, but Spain's hands are tied due to EU law. The situation highlights the ongoing challenges of migration in Europe and the need for solidarity among member states.