Migrant Crisis in Ceuta
16 articles from 11 countries
Nearly 50,000 migrants, primarily from Morocco, have stormed the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, with at least 18 reported dead during the crossing. France is reinforcing its Spanish border controls in response to the influx, while Italy has called for Spain's exclusion from Schengen.
Spain to transfer migrant minors from Ceuta to mainland within weeks
- Spain's government plans to transfer unaccompanied migrant minors from overcrowded centers in Ceuta to the mainland within weeks. - The move aims to alleviate the migration crisis following a recent deadly border rush from Morocco. - Spain is evaluating Morocco's offer to repatriate children, prioritizing their rights and family reunification.
Ceuta Leader Demands Immediate Deportation of Illegal Migrants from Morocco
- Ceuta's Mayor-President urges Spain to immediately deport illegal migrants who entered from Morocco. - The territory faces a humanitarian crisis with 3,000-6,000 migrants, including many unaccompani…
Spanish government to explain Ceuta migrant crisis in Congress
- The Spanish government will request the appearance of four ministers in Congress to explain the crisis in Ceuta involving over 72,000 illegal immigrants from Morocco. - Ministers of Interior, Foreig…
Spain monitors social media for calls to mass migrant entry into Ceuta
- Spanish authorities are monitoring social media for calls encouraging a mass influx of migrants into the North African enclave of Ceuta. - Most of the 70,000 migrants who entered Ceuta last week hav…
Commentary - Ceuta Reveals Europe's Hypocrisy in Migration Policy
- The events in Ceuta highlight the contradictions and hypocrisies within the EU's migration policy. - Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is criticized for his handling of the migrant influx, with a…
Migrant children risk abuse on streets of Ceuta, aid groups warn
- Aid groups warn hundreds of unaccompanied children in Ceuta face abuse and exploitation. - These children arrived during a mass migrant entry into the Spanish enclave a week prior. - Authorities are…
Social Media Call for Mass Crossing to Ceuta Raises Tensions in Spain
- Spanish authorities are investigating a social media campaign calling for a mass crossing into Ceuta from Morocco. - The campaign, using messages like "See you on the 15th," has gained traction on p…
Migrant children risk abuse on Ceuta streets, aid groups warn
- Hundreds of unaccompanied minors in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta are at risk of exploitation and abuse while sleeping on the streets. - Aid organizations warn that the situation is unsustainable as …
Ceuta events leave 80 dead
- Spanish authorities report 80 deaths resulting from an unprecedented influx of migrants to the city of Ceuta. - Many victims drowned while attempting to swim around a maritime barrier. - The events …
Barcelona cancels Morocco friendly amid 'uncertainty'
- FC Barcelona has canceled a friendly match in Tangier, Morocco, citing "uncertainty." - The cancellation follows an unprecedented influx of migrants from Morocco to Spain's Ceuta territory. - The de…
Ceuta Leader Reports 100 Dead in Border Rush; Thousands Still in Enclave
- Ceuta's leader reported that approximately 100 people died during mass migrant crossings from Morocco into the Spanish enclave. - Between 3,000 and 5,000 migrants remain in Ceuta, which is strugglin…
Ceuta and Melilla: Europe's most fortified border also serves as a Jewish religious boundary
- The border fence between the Spanish city of Melilla and Morocco serves a dual purpose as a security barrier and a religious boundary for the local Jewish community. - Rabbi Aaron Peretz inspects th…
Ceuta Leader Reports 100 Migrant Deaths in Border Surge, Urges EU Aid
- Ceuta's leader, Juan Jesus Vivas, informed the European Parliament that approximately 100 migrants died during a recent border surge from Morocco. - The incident saw around 72,000 migrants cross int…
Online disinformation fueled deadly Ceuta migrant surge, analysts say
- Analysts say social media disinformation fueled a surge of tens of thousands of migrants into Spain's Ceuta territory. - Official figures indicate 78 migrants drowned attempting the crossing, with M…
Spain struggles to identify 80 migrants killed after mass Ceuta crossing
- Spanish authorities are struggling to identify the bodies of 80 migrants who died during a mass crossing into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. - Forensic teams have been overwhelmed, with only a few bo…
My Word: Crashing waves in Ceuta - opinion
- Around 80,000 individuals, primarily young men, crossed from Morocco into the Spanish town of Ceuta, prompting discussions about migration and border security. - The incident, marked by striking ima…