Morocco migrant crossings into Spain's Ceuta

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A tiny enclave named Ceuta has become the flashpoint of a migration crisis between Morocco and Spain. Geographically situated in Africa, but under Spanish control, Ceuta has become a destination of over 60 000 migrants risking it all in the dangerous 5km swim from the Northern city of Finiduk in Morocco to the Spanish enclave. At least 72 people have died, according to authorities.

And, a proposal to place The Nile crocodiles around an Israeli prison sparks conversations on human rights and abuses The aim is to deter Palestinian security detainees from attempting to escape from the Israeli prisons but the proposal is also facing criticism from human rights groups who say it goes beyond prison security.

Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna

Producers: Basma El Atti, Bella Twine and Carolyne Jotham

Senior Producers: Keikantse Shumba and Blessing Aderogba

Technical Producer: Herbert Masua

Editors: Rhoda Odhiambo and Maryam Abdalla
4 Aug 11AM English United Kingdom News

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