Spain and EU institutions move to contain a fresh surge of irregular migration into the North Africa enclave of Ceuta, according to reports from multiple outlets. Thousands of people cross from Morocco into the enclave, with accounts describing large numbers swimming around or over border infrastructure. The Citizen reports that tens of thousands attempt the crossing and states that 34 people have died. The National Post reports a higher overall figure for arrivals, saying about 60,000 migrants stream into Ceuta.
Spain increases security measures in response. Both reports describe Madrid deploying additional personnel and equipment to secure the coastline and monitor crossings. Measures reported include sending troops and police, with the use of divers, drones and boats to locate people in the water and strengthen border controls. EU efforts are described as coordinated at the institutional level, focusing on managing the influx and limiting further arrivals. The reports attribute the situation to an abrupt increase in crossings from Morocco into Ceuta.
