African Union chief urges probe into death of migrants at Spain-Morocco border

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African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat calls for an "immediate investigation" into the deaths of dozens of migrants. Around 2,000 migrants, many from Sudan, tried to cross the militarised border fence Friday. Initial reports indicated five dead, but Moroccan authorities later raised that figure to 23.

2 months ago·Madrid, Spain

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