Thousands of Moroccans were crossing into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta as night fell, according to reports. The Spanish Guardia Civil earlier estimated that as many as 40,000 migrants had jumped the border fence from Morocco, an estimate the source said is likely already outdated.
The Spanish Guardia Civil estimated earlier that as many as 40,000 migrants had crossed the border fence from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, though the source noted that estimate is likely already outdated as thousands continue to cross overnight. The scale of the crossing, if confirmed, would be substantial. It remains unclear how Spanish authorities are responding to the ongoing influx.
2 developments
- DevelopingThe source: 'New Spaniards' in Ceuta cheer for Spain, Sánchez; 'no doubt who is responsible for the invasion'
- StrongDozens of Arab infiltrators cross border fence in Judea, Channel 14 reports
- DevelopingSpain rejects national emergency declaration for Ceuta migrant surge
- DevelopingSpain receives 1.3M undocumented migrant applications, far exceeding expectations
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