Migrants are reportedly besieging the Spanish enclave of Ceuta on the Mediterranean coast of Morocco, according to unverified reports. The situation follows the governor's declaration of a humanitarian emergency earlier Thursday, as The Zioneer reported.
Migrants are reportedly besieging the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, on Morocco's Mediterranean coast, according to unverified reports as of 17:12 Jerusalem. The reports of a siege follow the governor's declaration of a humanitarian emergency earlier today, and suggest a further escalation of the crisis.
At 14:00 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported that the governor of Ceuta declared a 'humanitarian and social emergency' after thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco, with some reports citing tens of thousands. The governor stated that over 1,500 migrants had 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. That declaration followed a rapid sequence of earlier reports: first, hundreds of migrants entering by swimming; then thousands storming the border; and finally confirmation that thousands had successfully breached the border into Ceuta, sparking chaos.
The governor's emergency declaration was prompted by the mass arrival of migrants, many by sea, and the strain on local resources. He also criticized a recent Supreme Court ruling that prohibits the immediate return of migrants who arrive by sea, as the crisis deepened. The current reports of a siege remain unverified, and the specific details of the situation—such as the number of migrants involved and the nature of the siege—are unclear.
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