Thousands of Moroccan migrants began infiltrating the Spanish enclave of Melilla overnight, following the success of a similar wave into Ceuta a day earlier, according to Abu Ali Express. The scale of the infiltration and any response from Spanish authorities remain unconfirmed.
The report from Abu Ali Express describes a coordinated mass infiltration into Melilla, the second Spanish enclave on the North African coast, after a similar wave overwhelmed Ceuta on Thursday. The Zioneer reported earlier today that Moroccan infiltrators had breached the border fence into Melilla, but the scale was unclear. The new report indicates that thousands of migrants were involved overnight, with the situation described as a 'flood' similar to Ceuta. Spanish authorities have not yet confirmed the numbers or any operational response. The incident follows days of escalating migration pressure on the Spanish enclaves, with Ceuta witnessing thousands of arrivals and reports of chaos in the streets.
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