Spain deploys troops to Ceuta after migrant surge sparks EU tensions with Italy
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Spain deployed military units to its North African enclave of Ceuta on Thursday to restore order after thousands of migrants entered from Morocco, overwhelming local authorities. The surge has led to at least nine deaths and sparked diplomatic tensions with Italy, which is considering suspending the Schengen agreement with Spain.
The Spanish government announced the deployment of soldiers to reinforce police in Ceuta, following reports that hundreds of migrants had entered the territory mainly by swimming around border barriers. Local authorities described the situation as an "absolute humanitarian and social emergency," with the city's resources overwhelmed by the influx.
"Viva España!" some migrants were heard shouting as they crossed the border, according to reports. The chaotic scenes have created a political headache for Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, who has faced criticism for his government's handling of immigration.
At least nine migrants have died in the attempt to reach Ceuta, with rescue operations ongoing. The Spanish government and Moroccan authorities have agreed to expedite the return of those who entered illegally, although human rights groups have criticized the practice of summary expulsions.
The crisis has also strained relations between Spain and Italy. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has called for the suspension of the Schengen agreement with Spain, arguing that the situation poses a threat to European security. Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares responded by summoning the Italian ambassador for explanations, accusing Italy of politicizing the crisis.
Ceuta and the nearby enclave of Melilla are the European Union's only land borders with Africa and have long been major entry points for migrants seeking to reach Europe. The latest influx follows a week in which more than 1,500 migrants reportedly reached Ceuta by swimming across the sea.
Local authorities in Ceuta have requested the declaration of a national emergency to manage the crisis. The city's only reception center is overwhelmed, with migrants seen sleeping in the streets and swimming in the sea with inflatable rings and tires.
The Spanish government has reinforced the presence of police and military units in Ceuta, with additional troops and equipment being deployed to manage the situation. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is scheduled to visit Ceuta on Friday to assess the situation firsthand.
The crisis has highlighted the ongoing challenges of managing migration flows into Europe, with Ceuta and Melilla serving as key entry points for migrants from Africa. The situation has also underscored the political tensions within the EU over immigration policies and border security.
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Haos în Ceuta. Spania trimite Armata, după intrarea a mii de migranți. „E o invazie: case ocupate cu forța, magazine închise, tensiuni cu Italia Spania a mobilizat armata în enclava Ceuta, după ce mii de migranți au trecut granița dinspre Maroc, depășind capacitatea autorităților locale de a gestiona situația.
adevarul · about 2 months ago
¿Devolución? ¿Traslado?... El futuro de los 20.000 inmigrantes de la avalancha del 30-J? El presidente de Ceuta, Juan Vivas, reclama activar diferentes mecanismos para aliviar la presión migratoria en Ceuta Leer
elmundo · about 2 months ago
Thousands of Migrants Enter Ceuta, a Spanish Enclave, From Morocco The arrivals in Ceuta, a six-mile-long peninsula on Moroccos northern coast that Spain has governed for centuries, have fueled political tensions.
new york times · about 2 months ago
Grenze „praktisch zusammengebrochen – Soldaten sollen in Ceuta „Sicherheit aufrechterhalten Nach einem Ansturm Tausender Migranten auf die spanische Nordafrika-Enklave Ceuta hat die Regierung in Madrid zur Unterstützung der örtlichen Polizei das Militär geschickt.
welt.de · about 2 months ago
Achttien migranten gestorven bij bestorming Spaanse exclave Ceuta, Madrid stuurt militairen en sluit grens bij andere exclave Melilla
de morgen · about 2 months ago
Spain to despatch soldiers to Ceuta to ensure security after hundreds of migrants entered the north African exclave from Morocco and hundreds more are heading there u.afp.com/SrCt
bluesky_AFP English · about 2 months ago
Migrants Overwhelm Spains Ceuta Enclave As Hundreds Swim From Morocco (Worthy News In-Depth)
gdeltproject.org · about 2 months ago
NOW - Illegal migrants scream "Allahu Akbar" as they continue to storm the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla. @disclosetv
telegram_Disclose.tv · about 2 months ago
Migrants pour into Spains Ceuta from Morocco, with military called in #Europe #Immigration #Morocco #spain
mastodon bot · about 2 months ago
BORDER CRISIS: Thousands Of Illegal Migrants Storm Into Spain Through Ceuta
gdeltproject.org · about 2 months ago
Spain sending troops as thousands enter enclave of Ceuta from Morocco
news.yahoo.com · about 2 months ago
🇲🇦🇪🇸 As the night fell, thousands of Moroccans keep crossing into Ceuta and run aimlessly on the citys streets. The Spanish Gendarmerie (Guardia Civil) estimated earlier today that as many as 40k migrants jumped the fence from Morocco into Spain, an estimate that is very likely outdated as of the writing of this post. @CIG_telegram
telegram_GeoPWatch · about 2 months ago
Clashes near Moroccos border with Spain over beefed up migrant security Clashes erupted near the Morocco-Spain border crossing, after thousands of migrants into Spain.
aljazeera · about 2 months ago
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Albares convoca al embajador de Italia tras la propuesta de Tajani de cerrar el espacio Schengen con España por la crisis en Ceuta Desde Exteriores se ha declarado que "las imágenes que llegan desde Ceuta demuestran cómo la decisión del Gobierno de Madrid de otorgar la ciudadanía española y europea a más de 500.000 inmigrantes incentiva el tráfico de seres humano
el confidencial · about 2 months ago
Spain deploys military to Ceuta after deadly migrant surge Spain has deployed its military to Ceuta after thousands of migrants overwhelmed police barricades.
aljazeera · about 2 months ago
Italys most senior politicians have called for Spain to be kicked out of Europes Schengen zone, with tempers running hot as thousands of migrants reportedly forced their way into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta.
bluesky_Politico Europe · about 2 months ago
Italy and Spain clash over Schengen as Ceuta migration spat boils overPrime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Italy is prepared to take extraordinary measures to defend its borders. #News #Spanish #Europe #Italy
mastodon bot · about 2 months ago
🇮🇹❌🇪🇸 — Italys Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has called for Spain to be suspended from the Schengen zone after hundreds of migrants entered its exclave of Ceuta from Morocco. ▶️"I am in favour of closing the Schengen area with Spain," Mr Tajani wrote on X. "Irregular and uncontrolled immigration poses a danger to national security. The images coming from Ceuta show how the Madrid Governments decision to grant Spanish, and therefore European, citizenship to over 500,000 irregular immigrants is profoundly wrong and encourages human trafficking," ▶️The data coming from the Spanish Civilian Guard estimates rather conservatively that more than 40,000 individuals have crossed the border into Spanish territory. ▶️The town is in uproar as chaos is swiftly erupting. Clashes between natives and newcomers are already taking place, with the Spanish Ministry of Interior turning down calls for a national emergency situation to be officially declared. @IntelSlava
telegram_Intel Slava · about 2 months ago
Spains migrant crisis triggers Italian call for EU travel restrictions Mass arrivals in North African enclave of Ceuta heap further pressure on embattled Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez
financial times · about 2 months ago
Meloni propone suspender Schengen con España y desata una crisis diplomática Madrid convoca al embajador italiano después de que Roma relacionara la crisis de Ceuta con la regularización extraordinaria de inmigrantes
la vanguardia · about 2 months ago
Duizenden migranten dringen Spaanse Ceuta binnen, Spanje zet 60 militairen in Duizenden migranten zijn donderdag via het strand en de zee de Spaanse exclave Ceuta in Noord-Afrika binnengekomen, melden Spaanse media. Het Spaanse ministerie van Binnenlandse Zaken stuurt zestig militairen om de politie in Ceuta te versterken.
nu.nl · about 2 months ago
Achttien migranten omgekomen bij bestorming Spaanse exclave Ceuta, Spanje sluit grens bij Melilla
trouw · about 2 months ago
Italy calls for closing Schengen area to Spain over Ceuta migrant crisis The Spanish government said on Thursday that it would deploy the army to Ceuta to reinforce security after the crossings, which saw many migrants swim around the border to reach the territory.
euronews · about 2 months ago
Migrants break through border into Spains Ceuta, military called in The Spanish government said it will deploy military units to reinforce police in the North African enclave of Ceuta after migrants broke through the fences into the city from Morocco on Thursday, overwhelming the Guardia Civil police force. Video footage showed hundreds of migrants swimming over from the Moroccan side using inflatable inner tubes and […]
cyprus mail · about 2 months ago
Watch the coverage of the migration crisis between Spain and Morocco. It looks like the Spanish government is announcing that it has reached an agreement with the Moroccan government and they have agreed to get the situation under control, but in reality the violence is escalating and thousands upon thousands more migrants are attacking the border.
telegram_Intel Slava · about 2 months ago
El asalto a la valla de Ceuta visto desde las cámaras de los móviles Decenas de móviles han podido capturar el momento en el que miles de personas han cruzado la frontera de Ceuta y han transitado por las calles de la ciudad
la vanguardia · about 2 months ago
Spain deploys military to Morocco border after migrant crossings, 9 deaths
news.yahoo.com · about 2 months ago
🔴 Spain deploys military as hundreds cross into Ceuta from Morocco
france24 · about 2 months ago
Nine bodies found after hundreds swim from Morocco to North African Spanish territory The Spanish government said it was deploying soldiers to Ceuta in response.
thejournal · about 2 months ago
Thousands of migrants arrive in Ceuta as Spain sends army to totally collapsed border The head of Ceutas regional government called for the army to be deployed
independent · about 2 months ago