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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Pedro Sánchez Says Morocco's Border Control Failed During Ceuta Crisis
Caption: Pedro Sánchez Says Morocco’s Border Control Failed During Ceuta Crisis. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says Morocco’s border controls failed during the mass arrival of migrants in Ceuta at the end of July. Sánchez made the comments in an interview with CNN in New York, where he is attending the UN General Assembly and meeting world leaders. More than 70,000 migrants entered the Spanish enclave on July 30 and 31, in an unprecedented and deadly surge. Most of those who crossed returned to Morocco shortly afterwards, although thousands remained in Ceuta and required assistance. Sánchez said Spain is investigating what happened and has asked Morocco for “actions and answers” over the apparent failure to control the border. A Spanish police report found that fewer Moroccan security forces than usual were deployed and that they made little effort to stop the mass crossing. The crisis has put pressure on Ceuta, with Spain still dealing with asylum applications and unaccompanied minors who cannot simply be returned to Morocco. Despite the dispute, Sánchez stressed that Spain maintains a positive relationship with Morocco, while Madrid seeks measures to prevent another mass crossing. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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