EU commends Spain's 'swift response' to Ceuta migrant crisis
Summary
The European Union praised Spain for quickly handling the sudden arrival of about 72,000 migrants crossing into the Spanish territory of Ceuta from Morocco. Several EU countries expressed concern, leading to political tensions, but the EU offered financial support to Spain to help manage the situation.Key Facts
- Around 72,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into Ceuta over two days at the end of July.
- About 70,000 migrants have been returned to Morocco since the crossing.
- At least 75 people died on the Spanish side, and 11 died in Morocco during the incident.
- Some EU countries, including Italy, criticized Spain and temporarily suspended parts of the Schengen free travel agreement with Spain.
- Spain’s Prime Minister said Ceuta is not part of the Schengen zone and called some EU criticism unfair.
- The EU interior ministers met and agreed on a united response, praising Spain’s quick action and offering financial help to protect borders.
- The migrant surge may have been influenced by criminal groups and false information spread on social media.
- The incident followed a Spanish court ruling that stopped immediate returns of migrants intercepted at sea near Ceuta and Melilla.
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