Spain to Return 'Every Last Person' to Morocco After Migrant 'Invasion'
Summary
Spain's foreign minister said the country will send all migrants who entered the city of Ceuta illegally back to Morocco. About 72,000 people arrived suddenly in Ceuta at the end of July, causing a major crisis and tensions between Spain, Morocco, and some European countries.Key Facts
- Around 72,000 migrants entered Ceuta, a Spanish city in northern Africa, between July 30 and 31.
- The influx led Spanish authorities to send police and military forces to handle the situation.
- At least 80 people died while trying to enter Ceuta by swimming or crossing the border.
- Spain plans to return all migrants who entered irregularly back to Morocco, which is cooperating.
- About 11,000 remained in Ceuta as of early August, down from the initial number.
- Migrants fleeing conflict or persecution can apply for asylum in Spain.
- The event caused a diplomatic disagreement between Spain and Italy, with both countries checking travelers from each other.
- The crisis partly stemmed from misinformation about a recent Spanish Supreme Court ruling restricting immediate returns of migrants arriving by sea.
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