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Spain deploys military after 8,000 migrants arrive by sea

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May 19, 2021

William Howard

Spain has moved to deploy military personnel after 8,000 migrants entered the country via the ocean from Morrocco

Officials say the migrants either swam around border fences or walked across at low tide.

The 8,000 individuals include 1,500 children – with Spain’s P-M Pedro Sanchez vowing to restore order.

The country’s Interior Minister, Fernando Grande-Marlaska says 200 troops and 200 extra police have been deployed to deal with the unfolding situation.

Spanish authorities have already sent around 2,700 migrants home – none of whom are minors.

These latest developments are being viewed as the worst diplomatic spat between Spain and Morrocco in years.

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William Howard

William is an Executive News Producer at TICKER NEWS, responsible for the production and direction of news bulletins. William is also the presenter of the hourly Weather + Climate segment. With qualifications in Journalism and Law (LLB), William previously worked at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) before moving to TICKER NEWS. He was also an intern at the Seven Network's 'Sunrise'. A creative-minded individual, William has a passion for broadcast journalism and reporting on global politics and international affairs.

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