Over 25,000 migrants sent back to Morocco from Ceuta, Spain says
Summary
Spain has sent back more than 25,000 migrants who crossed into the Spanish city of Ceuta from Morocco. The sudden increase in crossings has caused tensions, with Spanish officials deploying military forces and planning new laws to manage the situation.Key Facts
- Over 25,000 migrants who arrived in Ceuta have been returned to Morocco.
- More than 150 migrants are being removed from Ceuta every minute.
- Ceuta is a Spanish city located on the northern coast of Morocco, separated by fences and seawalls.
- Around 60,000 migrants entered Ceuta in recent days, and at least 34 people died trying to cross.
- The Spanish Supreme Court made a ruling that makes it harder to turn away migrants arriving by sea from Morocco.
- Spain deployed soldiers, boats, and equipment to Ceuta and plans to install buoys as a physical barrier.
- Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called the influx an attack and said the government is working with Morocco to manage the situation.
- Many migrants attempting to enter Ceuta are young Moroccans, including families and children.
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