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Spain's king and queen to visit Ceuta as territory grapples with protracted migration crisis

Compiled Oct 13

In first visit to Ceuta, Spain's king asks for 'good faith' from Morocco after migration crisis
In first visit to Ceuta, Spain's king asks for 'good faith' from Morocco after migration crisis · Photo: The Associated Press
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What happened

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia will visit Ceuta on Tuesday and Melilla on Wednesday

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The detail

This is the first visit by a Spanish monarch to the two cities since Juan Carlos I toured them in 2007

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The detail

About 80,000 migrants crossed Ceuta's border in July, with more than 140 people dying

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The detail

Thousands of migrants still remain in Ceuta, a city of 84,000 residents

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How it unfolded

2007: Juan Carlos I became the last Spanish monarch to tour Ceuta and Melilla · July: About 80,000 migrants crossed Ceuta's border · July 30-31: Migrants died during attempted crossings; dozens of unidentified victims were buried in a Ceuta cemetery · Recent visit: The AP found many underage migrants still living on the streets of Ceuta · Tuesday: King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia visit Ceuta for the first time · Wednesday: The royal couple travels to Melilla

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By the numbers

80,000 migrants who crossed Ceuta's border · 140+ deaths · 84,000 residents · 15,000 estimated migrants remaining · 2007 year of last royal visit

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Still unresolved

It's unknown how many migrants remain in Ceuta, though the mayor has estimated as many as 15,000

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