Spain installs floating barrier in Ceuta after migration influx
Summary
Spain has installed a floating barrier in the sea to stop migrants from crossing from Morocco into its territory of Ceuta. This action follows a large and sudden increase in migrants entering Ceuta, which led to at least 67 deaths. The European Union is holding emergency talks to respond to the situation.Key Facts
- About 60,000 migrants crossed into Ceuta from Morocco in a few days, creating a migration crisis.
- At least 67 people died during the crossing due to drowning or accidents at the border.
- Spain installed a 500-meter floating barrier in the sea to block further crossings.
- The barrier stands 30 to 70 centimeters above water and extends about one meter below the surface.
- Spanish authorities returned over 48,000 migrants to Morocco within 48 hours.
- Spain’s Interior Minister said people-smuggling networks exploited vulnerable migrants.
- The EU called an emergency meeting with interior ministers to discuss coordinated action.
- Spain’s Prime Minister criticized Italy for suspending passport-free travel with Spain because of the crisis.
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