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Sleepless night near border of Spain's Ceuta as migrants torch vehicles
Thousands of migrants attempted to cross into Spain's Ceuta enclave from Morocco despite heightened security, resulting in burning vehicles, nine retrieved bodies, and chaotic scenes. Moroccan and Spanish authorities used water cannons and reinforcements to block crossings, while migrants sought alternative routes along the coast.
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