Ceuta faces migrant influx crisis
The city of Ceuta is experiencing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis due to the influx of irregular migrants crossing the sea, with the number of arrivals exceeding its hosting capacity. Over 400 migrants are waiting to enter the temporary shelter center, which itself has a capacity of only 512 beds. The growing number of migrants has turned the roads into makeshift camps, while rescue operations at sea continue, with the Spanish and Moroccan navies saving around a thousand people in just one day. The head of Ceuta’s government described the situation as "very serious," warning that the reception system risks collapse, and called on the Spanish government to take urgent measures to increase resources and relocate migrants to other areas. It is worth noting that most migrants originate from Morocco, Algeria, and sub-Saharan African countries. Moroccan authorities have implemented security measures to curb crossing attempts, but the ongoing flow still poses a significant challenge to the authorities in Ceuta.
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