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Spanish Court Probes Migrant Entry into Ceuta, Seeks Civil Guard Alerts
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Spanish Court Probes Migrant Entry into Ceuta, Seeks Civil Guard Alerts

From El País · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Spanish authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding a mass entry of migrants into Ceuta, requesting clarification from the Civil Guard about any prior alerts.
  • The government reports that 528 minors have been placed in designated centers, but concerns remain about those still on the streets.
  • The article highlights the tragedy of 77 migrant deaths during the recent crossing, with bodies recovered in Spanish waters.

Spanish authorities are seeking answers regarding the mass influx of migrants into Ceuta, with the National Court asking the Civil Guard if it received any warnings before the event. The court also requested details on the rescue operations and any reported fatalities.

there are still minors on our streets and it is a priority, a great concern that the Government shares with the Ceuta authorities.

— Miguel Ángel PérezThe government delegate in Ceuta, Miguel Ángel Pérez, stated that the minors still on the streets after the mass entry are a priority.

The government stated that 528 minors have been processed and placed in centers, but acknowledged that many children remain on the streets, which is a primary concern. Officials emphasized that the autonomous city is responsible for these minors and offered full cooperation to find solutions.

had received any notice that could have alerted the situation.

— María TardónNational Court judge María Tardón asked the Civil Guard if it had received any prior notice about the situation.

The article also touches upon the grim reality of 77 migrant deaths during the recent crossing from Morocco. The recovered bodies were held in a large, cold room, with the overwhelming smell a stark reminder of the tragedy.

the National Intelligence Center (CNI) did not receive any prior alert that tens of thousands of migrants were going to cross the El Tarajal border by swimming last Thursday.

— Fernando Grande-MarlaskaInterior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska assured that the CNI had not received any prior alert.
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Originally published by El País in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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