Massie Accuses GOP of Hypocrisy Over Ceuta Crisis
Summary
Representative Thomas Massie criticized fellow Republicans for being upset about a recent migrant surge into Ceuta while they had supported language in a House committee report that seemed to accept Morocco’s claim over the Spanish territory. Ceuta, controlled by Spain but claimed by Morocco, saw about 50,000 migrants cross into it, causing a crisis.Key Facts
- Thomas Massie said Republicans showed double standards on the Ceuta migrant crisis.
- Republicans, except Massie, voted for a House bill with a report describing Ceuta as "located in Moroccan territory."
- The language supported diplomatic talks between Spain and Morocco about Ceuta’s future.
- The bill itself did not change the status or ownership of Ceuta.
- Ceuta is a Spanish city on the coast of Morocco and is one of Europe’s land borders with Africa.
- Around 50,000 migrants crossed into Ceuta suddenly, causing Spain to send military forces.
- More than 48,000 migrants returned to Morocco after the crisis peaked.
- At least 67 people died during the surge, due to drowning and accidents.
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