Videos circulating on social media show migrants from Morocco attempting to enter Spanish territory, according to reports. The footage is part of ongoing waves of illegal immigration from North Africa to Europe.
New videos circulating on social media show migrants from Morocco attempting to enter Spanish territory, according to reports. The footage emerges as the crisis in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta continues, with local authorities overwhelmed by a mass influx. The specific time and location of the crossings have not been confirmed.
The crisis escalated rapidly on Thursday evening. At 20:54 Jerusalem, Spain announced a troop deployment to Ceuta. Shortly after, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez pledged full government mobilization. Spain then deployed 60 security personnel to the enclave. Estimates of the number of migrants who entered in a single 24-hour period grew from 49,000 to 50,000, and later to 60,000, according to official sources. An analyst cited by Reuters claimed Ceuta has been "conquered by Muslims" due to the influx.
As The Zioneer reported on Friday morning, a court ruling has blocked the immediate return of migrants arriving by sea, and the local governor warned of "chaos." Earlier videos showed the border gate still open, with bodies on the ground. The Zioneer also reported on residents clashing with migrants and police struggling to maintain order.
The authenticity of the latest videos could not be independently verified. The exact location and time of the crossings remain unconfirmed. The overall situation in Ceuta remains fluid, with the number of arrivals and the official response continuing to evolve.
8 developments
- StrongCeuta residents chase migrants, Spanish police unable to control unrest, reports say
- DevelopingVideos show Spain border gate still open, migrants flowing, bodies on ground
- StrongNew court ruling blocks immediate return of migrants to Spain; local governor warns of 'chaos' as influx continues
- DevelopingCeuta migrants seek places to sleep without property owners' consent, reports say
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