2022 Melilla incident, Manmade disaster in Spain/Morocco
The 2022 Melilla incident involved a violent confrontation at the border of Melilla, a Spanish city on the African continent.
In June 2022, more than 23 people died during an attempt by migrants to cross into Melilla.
Melilla is known for its multicultural atmosphere, influenced by both Spanish and Moroccan cultures.
Melilla's border fences are a controversial topic in discussions about immigration and asylum in Europe.
The tragic event has been classified as one of the deadliest incidents in the history of the Melilla border.
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