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How did an estimated 60K people organize and arrive in Spain from Morocco within a day?

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It started with hundreds, then many, many more.The Spanish government estimates roughly 60 ,000 people arrived from Morocco in little more than a day.Many swam.This man says he spent two hours in the ocean.Another brought his five daughters.Just before an attempt, this woman says she doesn't make enough as a waitress to support her parents and daughter.

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They're traveling from Mor in Africa called Sueta.have tried in the past, r seek a better life.More in their attempt.This ti have really blown up is t around pushbacks were sus Craig Damien Smith points recent Spanish court case why so many are trying no ruled people arriving by returned, though that ap As of Friday morning local time, as many as 25 ,000 people returned.This man says he's leaving and that he hasn't eaten or slept in a day.Others likely dissuaded by the Spanish military.

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Spain's prime minister called so many people illegally arriving an attack.A sentiment the British prime minister echoed.

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It is a cause for concern and we are making contact with the Spanish government, the Spanish authorities to provide support.

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Smith points out legal entry to the EU enables free passage within it.He also says many European countries are aging and rely on migrant labor.That more legal pathways could make life easier.for many people.Nathaniel Dove, Global News.

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