The governor of the Spanish enclave Ceuta has declared a 'humanitarian and social emergency' after thousands of migrants from Morocco crossed the border, with some reports citing tens of thousands. The governor said over 1,500 migrants arrived by sea this week, overwhelming reception facilities for unaccompanied minors now operating at 2,400% capacity. He called on the national government for assistance, describing the situation as a national emergency.
The governor of the Spanish enclave of Ceuta has declared a 'humanitarian and social emergency' after over 1,500 migrants arrived by sea over the past week, overwhelming local infrastructure. The governor stated that hundreds of migrants are sleeping in the streets and that reception facilities for unaccompanied minors are operating at 2,400% capacity. He called on the Spanish government for assistance, describing the situation as a national emergency.
Throughout the afternoon, reports escalated from a border crossing involving hundreds of migrants to thousands, with some sources citing tens of thousands. The Zioneer reported on the initial breach earlier this afternoon. The situation remains developing as local authorities struggle to manage the influx.
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