Ceuta Leader Demands Immediate Deportation of Illegal Migrants from Morocco

Ceuta's Mayor-President, Juan Jesus Vivas, has called on the Spanish government to swiftly deport all illegal migrants who entered the autonomous Spanish territory during a recent mass influx from Morocco. Vivas specifically requested their return via the Tarajal border crossing.

Speaking after a meeting with Spain's King Felipe VI, Vivas described the situation as a humanitarian crisis that Ceuta cannot manage alone. He stated that between 3,000 and 6,000 migrants remain in the territory, with ongoing transfers to mainland Spain. The conditions for underage children are particularly concerning, as Ceuta's facilities are designed for only about 90 unaccompanied minors, yet approximately 1,100 are currently under state protection.

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Ceuta was facing a humanitarian situation it could not handle alone.

Vivas emphasized that the event should be viewed not merely as a migration crisis but as a breach of Spain's and the European Union's territorial integrity, demanding decisive government action. The Spanish exclave, located in North Africa and bordering Morocco, experienced a massive surge in arrivals, with reports of around 60,000 people entering in a single day, significantly impacting its population of 85,000.

In response to the crisis, officials from several EU member states, including Denmark, Italy, the Czech Republic, and Finland, have proposed a temporary suspension of Spain's membership in the Schengen area. This highlights the cross-border implications and the strain on European border management.

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the incident should not be seen as a simple migration crisis, but rather as a violation of the territorial integrity of Spain and the European Union that requires decisive action from the government.