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Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera
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Karl Penhaul

Desperate journeys: Arrivals in Spain tripled this year

Desperate journeys: Arrivals in Spain tripled this year

As Italy hardens its immigration policy and prevents ships from landing, the number of refugees and migrants trying to reach the southern coast of Spain is increasing.

The rise has put pressure on rescue services and fueled political debate on how to handle the situation.

 

Al Jazeera's Karl Penhaul reports from Algeciras.

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