Ceuta border fence
The Ceuta border fence is a separation barrier between Morocco and the Autonomous City of Ceuta, an exclave of Spain located on the North African coast. Constructed by Spain, its stated purpose is to stop illegal immigration and smuggling.
Construction of the €30-million razor wire barrier was financed by the European Union. It consists of parallel 3-metre (10-foot) fences topped with barbed wire, with regular watchposts and a road running between them to accommodate police patrols or ambulance service in case of need. Underground cables connect spotlights, noise and movement sensors, and video cameras to a central control booth.
Morocco has objected to the construction of the barrier since it does not recognize Spanish sovereignty in Ceuta.
See also
External links
- Spain: building border fence
- Goethe Institute article on border fence
- Mustafa, the swimming fridge smuggler, and his macabre pact
- Attacking Europe's border fences
- Ceuta border fence photo gallery: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
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