The death toll from immigration candidates entering Spain from Morocco has risen to 26

The death toll from immigration candidates has risen to 26 as they tried to infiltrate Spain through the Melilla enclave from Morocco. The Moroccan Interior Ministry confirmed the information on Saturday (June 25th). Khabar Al Jazeera.

Local time on Friday (June 24) morning, more than two thousand immigrants tried to enter Spain by crossing the high fence of the border. At that time, there was a clash with the security forces. When many people tried to cross the high fence, they fell from there, but some people were killed. This information has been confirmed by the Moroccan authorities. Several security personnel from Morocco and Spain were also injured.

Human rights groups have called on the government to investigate. They claimed that many people were seriously injured at the scene. The group has also accused the security forces of repression. In addition, the cause of death was demanded to be investigated. The death toll could rise further.

Melilla and Ceuta, the enclaves of North Africa in Spain, Which is the only land border of the European Union with Africa. That is why immigrants try to enter Europe through these two enclaves.