Morocco triples migrants' jail terms over border storming

Hundreds of migrants tried to cross the border between Morocco and Melilla in June 

By  AFP

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  • The 18 migrants -- among more than 60 arrested following the Melilla tragedy -- had initially been sentenced to 11 months in prison.

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