"Absolute Chaos": Thousands Breach Morocco Border With Spanish Territory
As of July 15, nearly 3,000 migrants had entered Ceuta by land or sea this year, according to ministry figures.
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As of July 15, nearly 3,000 migrants had entered Ceuta by land or sea this year, according to ministry figures. Officials Ceuta could face a situation comparable to the May 2021 migration crisis, when more than 8,000 people entered the enclave in just two days. "The situation is absolute chaos," said Rachid Sbihi, head of the association that represents Spain's Civil Guard officers in Ceuta, who police the border.
Furthermore, At the time, Morocco was accused of easing border controls and allowing migrants to cross into the enclave after Spain allowed Polisario Front leader Brahim Ghali to receive medical treatment at a Spanish hospital, triggering a diplomatic crisis between Rabat and Madrid. The pro-independence Polisario Front for decades has claimed to be the legitimate representative of the indigenous Sahrawi people of disputed Western Sahara. Spain's foreign ministry on Thursday night denied that the deluge of people had nothing to do with the regularisation efforts.
In addition, Spain's government said that 18 people died while trying to reach Ceuta on Thursday alone. Officials estimated that 20,000 migrants were able to bypass a long border fence between Morocco and the Spanish territory of Ceuta on Thursday. To reach Ceuta, located on the northern African coast, migrants often swim from the Moroccan town of Fnideq, covering about 3.1 miles (5 kilometers) to reach Spanish territory.
Moreover, At least three people died yesterday attempting to reach Ceuta by sea, Sbihi and activists in both Morocco and Ceuta reported.
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As of July 15, nearly 3,000 migrants had entered Ceuta by land or sea this year, according to ministry figures.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesOfficials Ceuta could face a situation comparable to the May 2021 migration crisis, when more than 8,000 people entered the enclave in just two days.
reliability moderate2/2 sources"The situation is absolute chaos," said Rachid Sbihi, head of the association that represents Spain's Civil Guard officers in Ceuta, who police the border.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesAt the time, Morocco was accused of easing border controls and allowing migrants to cross into the enclave after Spain allowed Polisario Front leader Brahim Ghali to receive medical treatment at a Spanish hospital, triggering a diplomatic crisis between Rabat and Madrid.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesThe pro-independence Polisario Front for decades has claimed to be the legitimate representative of the indigenous Sahrawi people of disputed Western Sahara.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesSpain's foreign ministry on Thursday night denied that the deluge of people had nothing to do with the regularisation efforts.
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Spain's government said that 18 people died while trying to reach Ceuta on Thursday alone.
according to Daily MailOfficials estimated that 20,000 migrants were able to bypass a long border fence between Morocco and the Spanish territory of Ceuta on Thursday.
according to Daily MailTo reach Ceuta, located on the northern African coast, migrants often swim from the Moroccan town of Fnideq, covering about 3.1 miles (5 kilometers) to reach Spanish territory.
according to NDTV - Top StoriesAt least three people died yesterday attempting to reach Ceuta by sea, Sbihi and activists in both Morocco and Ceuta reported.
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