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'Selfish, polarising, unlawful': Spain slams EU states over Ceuta migrant crisis

Spain's prime minister Pedro Sánchez on Saturday criticised the response of some European Union member states to this week's mass influx of illegal migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, calling their approach "selfish, polarising and unlawful."

The Times of India

Spain installs floating barrier in Ceuta after migration influx

Spanish authorities said Saturday they were installing a floating barrier on the sea border between its North African territory of Ceuta and neighbouring Morocco after a deadly surge of tens of thousands of migrants into the territory earlier in the week prompted alarm across the European Union.

France 24

Spain condemns ‘selfish’ response of EU leaders to Ceuta migrant crisis as death toll rises

Spain’s prime minister Pedro Sanchez lashed out at the EU ahead of emergency meeting, just as Donald Trump waded into the row by branding the border breach a ‘catastrophe’

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Spain’s 48-hour response: How authorities returned thousands of illegal migrants to Morocco

Spain has sent tens of thousands of illegal migrants back to Morocco within 48 hours after an unprecedented surge of crossings into the North African enclave of Ceuta. The mass migration triggered what officials described as a humanitarian and security crisis.

The Times of India

Spain races to secure Ceuta border with floating barrier after mass crossings and 67 deaths

Spanish authorities began installing a 500-metre floating barrier off the coast of Ceuta on Saturday following an unprecedented migrant surge from Morocco that left at least 67 people dead, according to Spanish officials.

The Times of India

'Not a single person reached mainland Spain or the rest of the EU', says von der Leyen

After around 60,000 irregular migrants entered the Ceuta Spanish enclave in North Africa, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said this Saturday that "the vast majority of those who arrived illegally have returned to Morocco."

Euronews

Situation in Ceuta 'almost entirely reversed' as death toll climbs to 67, Spain says

Under the watch of Spanish soldiers and police, the last remaining young migrants continued crossing back over the border to Morocco on Saturday morning.

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Sánchez slams Europe's lack of solidarity over Ceuta in letter to von der Leyen

In a letter, Sánchez laments what he describes as a lack of EU solidarity driven by "prejudice, misinformation and attacks" for political gain.

Euronews

'Go that way': Illegal migrants say Moroccan authorities directed them towards Ceuta

Moroccan illegal migrants reported encouragement from authorities and social media messages. Thousands crossed into Spain's Ceuta enclave, with many returning due to hardship. At least sixty-seven people died during the unprecedented border crossing event. Spain is reinforcing the Ceuta border after tens of thousands entered. The crisis has sparked political…

The Times of India

EU to hold urgent meeting of interior ministers on Tuesday over Ceuta crisis

Divisions remain in the bloc over mass crossing of migrants into Spanish territory in north Africa

The Guardian - UK

Thousands of migrants depart Ceuta as EU tightens borders

CEUTA, Spain - Almost all of the tens of thousands of migrants who entered Spain’s enclave of Ceuta in North Africa had left by Saturday, officials said, as some EU countries bolstered their border controls over the sudden influx.

Bangkok Post

Ceuta migrant crisis sparks strong reactions from all over Europe

"We will not yield an inch", "a failure of EU's migration policies", "demagoguery": the migrant crisis in Ceuta has sparked strong reactions from EU countries and political figures. Some are calling for Spain's suspension from the Schengen zone, others call these "instrumental attacks".

Euronews

Death toll in Spain-Morocco border crisis in Ceuta reaches 67

The Spanish government reports that the death toll in the Ceuta border crisis with Morocco has climbed to 67

The Independent UK

Ceuta latest: Spain condemns EU’s ‘selfish and unlawful’ response as most of 60,000 migrants return to Morocco

Spain sent troops to deal with the crisis as Morocco deployed water cannon trucks at the crossing-gates

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The Guardian - UK

Exploring Rabat, Morocco – this year’s Unesco World Book Capital

Rabat is a gorgeous seaside city with great food and culture, but for book lovers there’s an added incentive to go this year

The Times of India

Italy suspends Schengen border rule after Ceuta migrant crisis — what it means

The Italian government said the decision was taken after thousands of migrants crossed into Ceuta from neighbouring Morocco. Although Spain later said most of those who entered had voluntarily returned, Rome argued that the crisis exposed the need for tighter border controls. Unlike neighbouring countries, Italy does not share a…

The Independent UK

‘I just want a chance’, says Moroccan migrant who attempted crossing into Cueta

Of the 60,000 people who crossed between Thursday and Friday morning, some 45,000 had returned to Morocco within hours

The Times of India

Spain says most migrants return to Morocco after border rush kills 57

Spanish authorities said 57 bodies had been recovered on the Spanish side of the border. Officials warned that the death toll could be higher as there may have been additional casualties on the Moroccan side. According to the government, some migrants drowned while others were crushed as they attempted to…

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The Conversation

How the Ceuta border crossing incident immediately played into the hands of Spain’s far right

It is estimated that more than 50,000 migrants crossed entered the small Spanish enclave of Ceuta in the course of a single day after the border effectively collapsed. Ceuta, an autonomous city, sits on Morocco’s northern coast. The Spanish government has said almost all of the migrants have since returned…

Euronews

Spain's legal dilemma behind Ceuta's record migrant arrivals

Ceuta is facing its worst migration crisis since 2021, with its reception centre overflowing and facilities for unaccompanied minors operating at 1,600% of capacity.

Euronews

Inside Ceuta: Residents face fear and uncertainty as migrant numbers soar; bread is scarce, shops are closed

Most shops are shut, bread is scarce, and local festivities have been cancelled after tens of thousands of migrants arrived from Morocco. Residents and local authorities describe growing fear and uncertainty as returns continue.

The Economic Times

Spain says migrants are returning from Ceuta after 57 die in border rush

Spain reported reversing a large migrant influx into its Ceuta enclave. Most of the over fifty thousand people have already returned voluntarily to Morocco. Moroccan forces used batons and tear gas to manage crowds at the border gates. The incident caused division in Europe, with Italy suspending Schengen arrangements with…

The Independent UK

FACT FOCUS: Migrant crossing in Spain's Ceuta breeds unsubstantiated claims

A crisis at the border in Ceuta, a Spanish territory in North Africa, has led to unsubstantiated claims about Spain’s migration policies

The Independent UK

Voices: Ceuta needs our help, not our hysteria

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The arrival of thousands of migrants from Morocco into the Spanish exclave in a single day is neither a local difficulty nor a one-off emergency – it is an international humanitarian crisis that demands a coordinated response

The Economic Times

Why Spain has a city in Africa: The 2,000-year story of Ceuta at the center of Europe's migrant flashpoint

Thousands of migrants are attempting to enter Spain's Ceuta enclave from Morocco. Ceuta is a small Spanish territory located on the African continent. This enclave serves as one of Europe's most closely watched external borders. Morocco disputes Spain's sovereignty over Ceuta and Melilla, its other enclave. These territories remain politically…

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