EU races to contain new migrant crisis as thousands cross into Spanish territory of Ceuta
Summary
About 60,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into the Spanish territory of Ceuta in a few days, creating a crisis for Spain and the European Union. Spain deployed troops and police to manage the situation, while some EU countries called for stricter border controls and debated suspending Spain from the Schengen zone, which allows free movement within many European countries.Key Facts
- Around 60,000 migrants entered Ceuta, a Spanish territory in North Africa, from Morocco in a short time.
- Thirty-four people died trying to cross by swimming around a border barrier.
- Spain sent troops, police, divers, drones, and boats to secure Ceuta.
- Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and his interior minister visited Ceuta during the crisis.
- EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said migrants must follow EU rules to enter.
- Italy, Finland, and Denmark supported suspending Spain from the Schengen free movement zone.
- Germany urged Morocco to take back migrants who entered illegally.
- France and Britain offered support to Spain but France also increased border checks with Spain.
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