Hundreds of migrants who crossed into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta returned to Morocco this morning, according to reports. One migrant quoted in the reports said there is 'nothing in Ceuta, only hunger and oppression.'
This morning, reports emerged that hundreds of migrants who had crossed into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco have returned to Morocco, citing 'nothing but hunger and oppression.' One migrant quoted in the reports stated, 'There is nothing in Ceuta, only hunger and oppression.'
The development follows a significant wave of migration that saw up to 60,000 Moroccan migrants enter Ceuta in a 24-hour period earlier this week, as The Zioneer reported. On Thursday, the Spanish Interior Ministry updated its estimate, noting that 25,000 migrants had already returned to Morocco out of the 60,000 who entered. The situation has overwhelmed local authorities and sparked a political debate in Spain over migration policy.
The crisis has drawn sharp reactions from Spanish political figures, with some opposition parties characterizing the influx as an 'invasion' and blaming Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's policies. As The Zioneer reported on Friday, Spanish residents have been seen cursing Sánchez and holding him directly responsible. Meanwhile, a court ruling blocked immediate repatriations of migrants arriving by sea, complicating the government's response.
The source of the new report of hundreds returning was not independently verified, and the exact number of migrants currently in Ceuta remains unclear. The Spanish Interior Ministry's earlier figure of 25,000 returns was an official estimate.
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