A report circulating Sunday evening claims that migrants are crossing from the Spanish enclave of Ceuta directly to mainland Spain by boat. The claim, if confirmed, would mark a significant escalation of the week-long crisis that saw tens of thousands of migrants enter Ceuta from Morocco.
A report circulating Sunday evening claims that migrants are now crossing from the Spanish enclave of Ceuta to mainland Spain by boat. The claim, if confirmed, would mark a direct incursion onto the European mainland, escalating the migration crisis that has engulfed Ceuta over the past week.
As The Zioneer has reported, the crisis began with a massive influx of an estimated 50,000 to 60,000 migrants from Morocco into Ceuta. Spanish authorities repatriated the majority, with only about 1,800 remaining by July 31. The crisis prompted Italy to suspend the Schengen Agreement with Spain, citing border security concerns, and a Spanish court ruling blocked the immediate return of migrants arriving by sea.
The new report, which is unverified, suggests the crisis may be entering a new phase, with migrants attempting to reach the European mainland directly. The Zioneer will continue to monitor the situation.
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