Spain to put containment fence on Ceuta's border with Morocco after frontier rush that killed 67
Summary
Spain is building a 500-meter fence at its sea border in Ceuta to stop large numbers of migrants crossing from Morocco. Around 50,000 to 60,000 migrants crossed earlier this week, resulting in 67 deaths. European Union leaders are calling for a joint response to control migration, while Spain defends its border actions and cooperation with Morocco.Key Facts
- Spain will install a 500-meter barrier on the sea border between Ceuta and Morocco.
- Between 50,000 and 60,000 migrants crossed into Ceuta in a recent surge.
- The death toll from this crossing reached 67, caused by drowning and a stampede.
- Most migrants who entered Ceuta have returned to Morocco voluntarily.
- Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez criticized some EU leaders for suggesting Spain be suspended from the Schengen zone.
- Spanish Interior Minister said Morocco is a trusted partner, not a threat.
- Leaders from 22 EU countries urged for an urgent meeting to coordinate a common migration policy.
- Italy threatened to reimpose border controls on arrivals from Spain and consider leaving the Schengen agreement with Spain.
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