Crossing the Strait: A Desperate Bid for Asylum The recent surge in migrants attempting to reach Spain's Ceuta enclave from Morocco has left authorities scrambling to respond to a national emergency.
Thousands have been attempting to cross the strait, braving treacherous waters in search of a better life in Europe. According to official estimates, tens of thousands are attempting to reach Ceuta every day.
Some reports suggest that up to 40,000 may have crossed the border in a single day, putting a strain on local resources and infrastructure.