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Hundreds of people heading towards the Spanish enclave of Ceuta on Sunday were stopped by Moroccan police.
AFP reports that social media posts encouraged crossing attempts. However, Moroccans and migrants from other parts of Africa who headed towards the village of Fnideq, which is near Ceuta, were sent back by Moroccan police.
The media reported that the police also foiled another mass crossing attempt earlier on Sunday.
Meanwhile, security forces increased their deployment around Fnideq over the weekend after social media calls to attempt the crossing into Ceuta on Sunday.
According to the media, hundreds of young Moroccans still managed to reach Fnideq. The police apprehended them during the night and sent them back to their hometowns.
