Ceuta's Shadow Lines The tiny Spanish territory of Ceuta has long been a magnet for migrants seeking to reach Europe, but recent events have left it reeling from an unprecedented surge in arrivals.
In just 24 hours, over 60,000 people from Morocco crossed into Ceuta, resulting in dozens of deaths and prompting a massive response from Spanish authorities. This crisis is not without precedent, however.
It's merely the latest iteration of an ongoing problem that has been exacerbated by European policy failures.