Morocco: At Least 20 Migrants Found Drowned Near Spanish Enclave of Melilla

4 February 2018

At least 20 migrants are reported to have drowned near the Spanish enclave of Melilla on the Moroccan coast. The death toll is likely to rise.

The migrants are thought to have died while likely trying to reach Spanish shores by boat from North Africa. Authorities have not confirmed the absolute number of deaths, as there could more people still missing.

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