The governor of Ceuta declared a humanitarian and social emergency Thursday after this week's arrival of over 1,500 migrants from Morocco; reception centers are at 2,400% capacity. The Abu Ali Express channel reported, citing Moroccan media, that approximately 30,000 people have crossed, including some released from prison — a figure not independently verified.
The governor of Ceuta declared a humanitarian and social emergency Thursday after over 1,500 migrants arrived from Morocco this week, with reception facilities for unaccompanied minors at 2,400% capacity. The official figure is based on the governor's statement, but the Abu Ali Express channel later reported, citing Moroccan media, that approximately 30,000 people have crossed into the enclave, including individuals recently released from Moroccan prisons under a royal pardon. These figures are not independently verified.
As The Zioneer reported earlier Thursday, the Spanish government rejected calls to declare a national emergency over the crisis, opting instead for police reinforcements. The incident echoes a similar mass crossing in May 2021, when thousands entered Ceuta over a few days, straining Spain's border management.
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