Thousands of migrants still in Ceuta after border crisis, local leader says
Summary
Between 3,000 and 5,000 migrants remain in the Spanish territory of Ceuta after tens of thousands arrived from Morocco in a few hours. The local leader said there were about 100 deaths during the crisis and described ongoing challenges with public order and caring for many migrant children.Key Facts
- Around 78,000 migrants crossed into Ceuta from Morocco in a short time last week.
- About 3,000 to 5,000 migrants are still in Ceuta, according to local officials.
- The local leader, Juan Jesús Vivas, said around 100 migrants died during the crossing.
- Ceuta's authorities have difficulty tracking how many migrants remain due to limited resources.
- Nearly 75,000 migrants have returned voluntarily to Morocco, easing the situation somewhat.
- Thousands of migrant children remain in Ceuta, and local groups report double the official count of minors.
- Spain has allocated €25 million to help migrant children, but none have been moved to mainland Spain yet.
- The crisis has caused tensions between Spain, Morocco, and EU countries, with criticism of Spain’s national government response.
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