Protests erupt in Ceuta over border security and migration fears

Tensions are rising at Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta, where protesters gathered Sunday as Morocco tightened security along the border.

Bogus posts had circulated on social media promoting the claim that Spain would open its border on Aug. 15, a national holiday.

Spain's African enclave Ceuta sees soldiers patrolling streets as Morocco says it arrested those inciting a second mass border crossing on Saturday.

One witness said the schools in Fnideq had been turned into dormitories for security forces deployed near the border.

At least 96 people died in the attempt and over 72,000 managed to enter Ceuta, according to Spanish government estimates

Spain boosts security in Ceuta as calls appear online for another mass border rush  Reuters

CEUTA, Spain, Aug 14 - Spain has beefed up police and military presence in its North African enclave of Ceuta amid social media messages encouraging migrants to attempt another mass border breach on Saturday, two weeks after tens of thousands rushed into the city.

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