Spain is deploying its military to the North African enclave of Ceuta after thousands of migrants, including many young men and families with women and children, overwhelmed the territory’s border with Morocco, prompting a major security response as officials confirmed at least nine people died during the crossings.
Migrant Crisis
The surge marks one of the largest migrant waves to hit Ceuta since 2021, when more than 8,000 people entered the Spanish territory over two days, triggering a diplomatic dispute between Spain and Morocco. Spanish authorities said Morocco is cooperating with efforts to regain control of the border.
Spain’s government delegation in Ceuta said at least nine people died Thursday, though officials did not immediately explain the circumstances. Video from the area showed large groups of migrants entering Ceuta through the Tarajal border area, with many arriving by swimming around coastal barriers separating Morocco from Spanish territory.
The crisis has reverberated beyond Spain, with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni threatening to suspend Italy’s participation in the Schengen open-border agreement with Spain, saying the move would be necessary to defend Italy’s borders and ensure the safety of its citizens.
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