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More than 100 arrested in Morocco after social media call for another migrant mass crossing to Ceuta
Moroccan forces used tear gas, helicopters and road checks to stop the crossings, and officials said 111 people were detained.
- Moroccan police arrested at least 111 people on Saturday as they attempted to enter the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, amid tightened security following social media calls for a mass migrant crossing.
- Earlier this week, Rabat said it was monitoring "the circulation of social media posts and messages of unknown origin" calling for a crossing on Aug. 15, warning it would prosecute organizers and participants.
- Using tear gas, security forces dispersed groups gathered on hills about three kilometres from the border, while authorities prevented transport to the region in cities including Casablanca and Fez.
- Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska said on Thursday that Spain will maintain reinforcements to restore order, noting irregular migrants will not be permitted to stay in the enclave or travel to mainland Spain.
- Despite ongoing attempts to bypass checkpoints via mountain routes, migrants already in Ceuta including 22-year-old Driss Sadik and 17-year-old Adil Jamil urged others not to attempt the journey, saying "Don't cross now, my brothers. You're only going to suffer.
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