Spain deports migrants from Ceuta in move criticised by rights group
The deportation was the first of its kind since a mass border crossing into the territory from Morocco in July.
According to Al Jazeera English, the deportation was the first of its kind since a mass border crossing into the territory from Morocco in July.
This world story centres on Spain. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Ceuta and Morocco.
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- Ceuta, Morocco
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