In Pictures: How Wave of Migrants Is Crossing Into Ceuta by Sea
Summary
A large number of migrants crossed by sea from Morocco into Ceuta, a Spanish city in North Africa, causing a sudden surge in arrivals. Spanish officials reported thousands were sent back, at least 43 people died, and security forces from both Spain and Morocco increased their presence at the border.Key Facts
- Around 60,000 migrants entered Ceuta from Morocco starting Thursday, which is about 70% of Ceuta’s population.
- Spain's Interior Ministry said about 25,000 migrants were returned to Morocco.
- At least 43 people died during the crossing, according to police sources cited by Spanish news agency EFE.
- Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called the border crossing a violation of Spain’s territory and blamed human trafficking networks for exploiting a court ruling.
- Some Moroccan activists said the sudden border opening and mass crossing were unusual and not fully explained by the court ruling story.
- Spain sent more troops and police to Ceuta, and Morocco deployed officers and water cannons near the border to control crowds.
- Italy and Finland suggested Spain loses its Schengen Area membership, which allows passport-free travel in much of Europe, due to its failure to secure the border.
- U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance criticized the situation, linking it to policies they oppose related to migration.
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