Tension Eases at Ceuta Border After Mass Crossing Attempt
Ceuta is a Spanish city in North Africa. It is next to Morocco. On August 15, many people tried to cross the border into Ceuta. This is called an attempted mass crossing. The attempt did not work.
Moroccan police stopped the people. They arrested about 300 people in Morocco. Spain also sent many police and soldiers to the border. About 7,000 security forces watched the area.
After this, things became calmer at the border. People are calling this a de-escalation. This means less tension and less danger.
A person said Morocco's government sent a clear message. This means Morocco showed it does not want more people to cross.
The Spanish government has five steps. These steps try to stop more mass crossing attempts. The government wants people not to try to cross in big groups.
Vocabulary6 words
- border
- the line between two countries
- mass crossing
- when many people try to cross a border at one time
- arrested
- taken by police because of a problem
- security forces
- police and soldiers who protect a place
- de-escalation
- when a problem becomes smaller or calmer
- government
- the group of people who run a country
Quiz
Answer key
1. Many people tried to cross into Ceuta 2. About 300 3. True
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Ceuta is a Spanish city in North Africa. It is next to _____.
On August 15, many people tried to cross the _____ into Ceuta.
Moroccan police _____ about 300 people in Morocco.
Spain also sent many police and soldiers to the border.
About 7,000 _____ watched the area.
After this, things became calmer at the border.
People are calling this a _____.
A person said Morocco's government sent a clear _____.
The Spanish government has five _____ to stop more mass crossing attempts.