The governor of Ceuta declared a humanitarian emergency after 1,500 migrants arrived from Morocco this week, according to official statements. Unverified reports on social media claim tens of thousands have entered, but those figures are not corroborated by official sources.
The governor of Ceuta, Juan Jesús Vivas, declared a humanitarian and social emergency on Thursday, stating that 1,500 migrants arrived by sea this week, overwhelming local reception facilities. Unaccompanied minors' shelters are operating at 2,400% capacity, with hundreds sleeping on the streets. Vivas called for national emergency assistance, criticizing a Supreme Court ruling that prohibits immediate repatriation of migrants arriving by sea.
As The Zioneer reported earlier today, more than 1,500 migrants have entered the Spanish enclave from Morocco. In subsequent hours, additional reports surfaced claiming thousands, and in some unverified social media posts, tens of thousands of migrants crossed the border. Footage shared online shows migrants swimming around barriers and climbing fences. These figures have not been confirmed by official sources and contradict the governor's stated count of 1,500.
The event echoes the 2021 crisis when around 10,000 migrants entered Ceuta within days, reflecting ongoing migratory pressure on Spain's North African territories. Spain's national government has pledged an immediate response, but local authorities warn the situation is beyond local capacity.
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