Chaos of border crossing gives way to limbo for Moroccans on Ceuta’s streets
Summary
About 50,000 people, mostly Moroccans, crossed into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in North Africa over a few days. The border situation changed suddenly, with Moroccan police allowing Moroccans to cross while forcefully stopping sub-Saharan migrants. At least 72 people died trying to reach Ceuta by swimming.Key Facts
- Around 50,000 people crossed from Morocco into Ceuta in one week.
- The border controls on the Moroccan side were suddenly lifted for Moroccans.
- Sub-Saharan migrants were pushed back by Moroccan police during the crossing.
- At least 72 people drowned or got crushed in the attempt to cross by sea.
- Spain’s prime minister called the crossing a violation of Spain’s territory.
- Spain blames human-trafficking groups for exploiting a recent court ruling.
- Morocco denies involvement and says criminal groups caused the surge.
- The event may be linked to political tensions between Spain and Morocco over Western Sahara.
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