Fortress Europe's Forgotten Border: The Human Cost of Ceuta's Chaos The images of migrants risking their lives to reach the Spanish enclave of Ceuta serve as a stark reminder of Europe's porous borders, but also its inability to provide safe passage for those seeking refuge.
While attention has focused on the 50,000 people who crossed from Morocco by sea and the subsequent return of over 48,000, the 57 lives lost during this period should give pause.
The situation in Ceuta is a microcosm of the larger issue of migrant deaths along Europe's borders.