Spanish intelligence warned of Ceuta mass crossing plans before surge
Summary
Spanish intelligence warned Moroccan and Ceuta authorities on July 29 about social media messages encouraging a large group of migrants to cross into Ceuta the next day. Despite this, the Spanish government said it did not expect the scale of the migrant influx, which saw around 72,000 people enter Ceuta on July 30 and 31.Key Facts
- Spain’s National Intelligence Service (CNI) informed Moroccan and Ceuta officials about WhatsApp and Facebook groups promoting a migrant crossing on July 30.
- Messages reached about 180,000 people and encouraged migrants to cross during Throne Day celebrations.
- Approximately 72,000 migrants entered Ceuta in two days, with at least 100 deaths reported during the crossing.
- Many migrants returned, but around 5,000 remain in camps or on the streets of Ceuta.
- The Spanish government released over 40 security documents related to the event after public pressure.
- Opposition parties accuse Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of misleading the public about the government’s prior knowledge.
- Prime Minister Sánchez and government officials maintain they did not foresee the size of the event and acted with the information available.
- There are allegations but no confirmed proof of Moroccan authorities facilitating the crossings.
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