- Hundreds of migrants have breached the border from Morocco to Ceuta amid reports of chaos.
- The Spanish government plans to implement measures for the transfer of all people who entered Ceuta illegally back to Morocco.
- The government has increased resources to ensure security and control of migration and provide necessary humanitarian aid.
- Political opposition criticized the government, stating it cannot ignore its duties amid a national security crisis.
Hundreds of migrants have swum from Morocco to Ceuta, leading to a declaration of a total humanitarian and social emergency by Ceuta's president, Juan Vivas. In just a few days, 1,500 migrants have arrived, with the influx exceeding 200 people daily.1
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez emphasized the government's commitment to an immediate response to the crisis, stating, "We are in a situation of total humanitarian and social emergency." The government is collaborating with Morocco and international authorities to address the situation.
Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska is set to visit Ceuta to monitor the ongoing crisis. The Spanish government has pledged to implement transfer measures for migrants who entered Ceuta illegally, ensuring their return to Morocco as soon as possible.
In response to the escalating situation, the government has increased resources to enhance security and control of migration, while also providing necessary humanitarian aid to prevent loss of life at sea. The situation has been described as a national security crisis, with officials stressing the need for immediate action to manage the influx of migrants.34
“The Spanish government plans to implement measures for the transfer of all individuals who entered Ceuta illegally back to Morocco. Additionally, political opposition has criticized the government for not addressing its duties amid a national security crisis, emphasizing the need for effective migration control.”
