- Spain’s foreign minister said nearly everyone who illegally crossed into the African enclave of Ceuta last week has left, pledging to return “every last” person to Morocco.
- José Manuel Albares told TVE, Spain’s state-owned station, on Monday morning that “the vast majority” of those who entered have already returned.
- Albares pledged: “every last one of them will return.”
- On Aug. 2, people were seen aboard inflatable boats on the Moroccan side of a new floating barrier deployed by Spain near Ceuta.
Spain's foreign minister, José Manuel Albares, confirmed that nearly all migrants who crossed into Ceuta from Morocco last week have returned. He emphasized the commitment to send back “every last one” of the individuals who entered illegally.124
In an interview on TVE, Albares stated, “The vast majority of those who entered have already returned to Morocco.” This statement comes in the wake of a significant surge in migrant crossings, prompting Spain to reinforce its border security measures.
The situation highlights ongoing challenges faced by European nations in managing migration flows from North Africa, particularly as tensions rise in the region. The Spanish government has been under pressure to address the influx and ensure the safety and security of its borders.
Albares' remarks reflect a broader strategy to deter future crossings and maintain control over the situation in Ceuta, a Spanish enclave located on the northern coast of Africa. The commitment to return all migrants underscores Spain's stance on illegal immigration and its efforts to collaborate with Morocco on border management.
“On Aug. 2, people were seen aboard inflatable boats on the Moroccan side of a new floating barrier Spain deployed near Ceuta. Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares told state-owned TVE on Monday that nearly everyone who crossed illegally last week has left.”
