According to N12, Spanish Interior Minister declared on Saturday that migrants who crossed into Ceuta illegally 'violated the law' and will not be permitted to remain in Spain. The minister said the situation has returned to normal and that a maritime border line has been established near the enclave.
The Spanish Interior Minister announced on Saturday that the situation in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta has returned to normal following the massive migration crisis earlier this week, and that a maritime border line has been established near the enclave. The minister stated that migrants who entered illegally violated the law and will not be permitted to stay in Spain, according to N12 reports.
The statement comes as Spain continues to grapple with the aftermath of the unprecedented border breach, which saw tens of thousands of migrants cross from Morocco into Ceuta. As The Zioneer reported earlier on Saturday, the minister's comments mark the first official declaration that the crisis on the ground has been resolved, though the repatriation of remaining migrants and the humanitarian situation in the enclave remain ongoing concerns.
The Ceuta crisis, which began on Thursday, resulted in the deaths of at least 57 individuals, according to local reports, and triggered a political crisis within the European Union. Italy closed its air and sea borders with Spain and suspended the Schengen agreement, while other European nations called for Spain's isolation. The establishment of a maritime border line is a concrete measure aimed at preventing a recurrence of the mass crossing.
It remains unclear how many migrants remain in Ceuta and what the legal status of those who entered illegally will be, beyond the minister's statement that they will not be allowed to stay in Spain.
2 developments
- DevelopingSpain's Youth Ministry: Moroccan minors who entered Ceuta will not be deported, to be integrated
- StrongVon der Leyen: EU will not admit migrants who fail to comply with entry rules
- DevelopingSpain rejects national emergency declaration for Ceuta migrant surge
- DevelopingReport claims Spanish authorities' 'lie' on Ceuta exposed; city still full of illegal migrants
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