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Italy closes air and sea borders, suspends Schengen with Spain over Ceuta migrant crisis
Italy has closed air and sea borders and suspended Schengen agreements with Spain due to a migrant crisis in the Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta. The measures include border checks affecting flights and maritime transport, temporarily revoking Spain's Schengen border-free rights.
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