Ceuta leader accuses Morocco over ‘atrocity’ of mass border crossing
Summary
Tens of thousands of people crossed from Morocco into the Spanish territory of Ceuta in a short time, overwhelming the small city. Leaders in Ceuta and Spanish officials said Morocco allowed or encouraged the mass crossing, which has caused a humanitarian and political crisis.Key Facts
- Around 50,000 people arrived in Ceuta, a Spanish city in North Africa, in a few days.
- Spanish authorities sent back about 48,300 of the people to Morocco.
- Ceuta has a population of about 84,000, so the influx was very large.
- The leader of Ceuta called the border crossing an attack on Spain’s territorial integrity.
- Spanish intelligence believes Morocco did not plan the crossing but allowed it by reducing border controls.
- The sudden crossing was partly triggered by a false message on social media saying the border was open.
- Many migrants faced dangerous conditions, including swimming through rough water pushed by Moroccan police.
- The arrival of migrants has led to a political crisis in the European Union and concerns for those still missing or needing help in Ceuta.
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