- Thousands of Moroccan migrants crossed a Spanish border into the tiny territory of Ceuta on Thursday, overwhelming local leaders who have asked Spain to declare a state of emergency.
Hundreds of Moroccan migrants have swum to Ceuta, leading local leaders to demand a state of emergency as the situation spirals out of control. Videos circulating on social media depict the chaos, with Juan Jesús Vivas, head of Ceuta's regional government, stating the area is in absolute chaos.1
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has pledged to mobilize all necessary resources, emphasizing the government's commitment to addressing the crisis. He stated, "We are fully committed to providing an immediate response to the situation in Ceuta," while also coordinating with Moroccan and international authorities.
The opposition leader, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, described the situation as desperate, urging the government to recognize the national security crisis at hand. The European People’s Party echoed these sentiments, calling for accountability from Sánchez for failing to protect Spain's external border.
This incident mirrors a similar crisis in May 2021, when over 8,000 migrants entered Ceuta in just two days, overwhelming the territory's resources, which has a population of about 85,000.
“Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez stated the government is "fully committed to providing an immediate response to the situation in Ceuta," mobilizing all necessary resources. Meanwhile, opposition leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo described the situation as desperate, emphasizing that the government cannot ignore its obligations during this national security crisis.”
Forbes
