Morocco: Attempted Storming of Mellilia - Death Toll Rises to 18 ( Local Authorities)

A map showing Spain and its two enclaves (Melilla and Ceuta) in Morocco.

Nador — Thirteen (13) irregular migrants, who were part of the group of sub-Saharan illegal migrants who stormed the city of Mellilia on Friday, died of their wounds, bringing the death toll to 18 among the attackers, the local authorities said.

No deaths were recorded among the members of the police force, according to the same source

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