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What is an unaccompanied child?
An unaccompanied child is someone under 18 who arrives in a country without a parent or guardian. These children are particularly vulnerable and require special protection under international law. The story mentions at least 862 unaccompanied children are still in Ceuta, highlighting the significant humanitarian challenge posed by such large-scale movements of people.
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