Ceuta’s leader says 100 died in border rush as up to 5,000 still in enclave
Summary
At least 100 people died during a large number of migrants crossing from Morocco into the Spanish city of Ceuta. Thousands of migrants remain in the city, putting a strain on local resources and raising concerns about border security in Europe.Key Facts
- About 72,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into Ceuta within two days, nearly matching the local population size.
- Ceuta’s local leader, Juan Jesus Vivas, reported at least 100 deaths during the crossings.
- Between 3,000 and 5,000 migrants still remain in Ceuta.
- Local reception centers in Ceuta are overwhelmed and lack resources.
- The Spanish government did not attend a European Parliament hearing on the crisis; the European Commission represented Spain instead.
- European officials warned that Europe’s border safety depends too much on cooperation from Morocco, making it vulnerable.
- Moroccan authorities rejected responsibility, saying Spain should have expected the surge after a court ruling stopped immediate deportations of migrants who entered by swimming.
- Ceuta’s leader said the border is weak and called for faster deportation of irregular migrants, though unaccompanied minors can only be returned if they agree.
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