80 people died trying to get to Ceuta. In Europe, politics could eclipse the tragedy
- World·AnalysisUnder pressure from far-right factions, European Union politicians blamed Spain for the mass crossing at its border with Morocco last week.
- Their reaction missed the larger human tragedy at play, say migration researchers.
- Within hours of crossings, EU member states rushed to blame SpainVerity Stevenson · CBC News · Posted: Aug 07, 2026 4:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 5 hours agoA migrant from Morocco is escorted by Spanish security forces on Aug.
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- World·AnalysisUnder pressure from far-right factions, European Union politicians blamed Spain for the mass crossing at its border with Morocco last week.
- Their reaction missed the larger human tragedy at play, say migration researchers.
- Within hours of crossings, EU member states rushed to blame SpainVerity Stevenson · CBC News · Posted: Aug 07, 2026 4:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 5 hours agoA migrant from Morocco is escorted by Spanish security forces on Aug.
Sources: CBC