For a few days, Spain’s small North African enclave of Ceuta became the centre of a sudden migration crisis as thousands of people crossed from Morocco in a desperate attempt to reach European territory. The surge left behind a difficult humanitarian situation, with hundreds of children separated from relatives and unsure of what comes next. Among them are teenagers who arrived alone after chaotic journeys through the sea, including one girl who lost her younger brother during the crossing. Nearly a week later, many minors remained in Ceuta without family support, while authorities struggled to provide shelter and care.
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