Ceuta, August 5: The migrant crisis in Ceuta continues, with around 2,500 undocumented migrants still stranded in the Spanish enclave. Most of these individuals are Moroccan, but there are also some from Sub-Saharan African countries.
Following a surge of migrants last week, the central area of Ceuta is gradually returning to normal. According to the newspaper ‘El País,’ some migrants were seen strolling and bathing at Tarajal Beach, which was the main entry point from Morocco during the crisis. This marked the first time since the crisis began that such activities were observed.
In the city center, where civil guards and military personnel are deployed, tourists are beginning to return. However, conditions outside the main area remain challenging. Spanish authorities confirm that approximately 2,500 undocumented migrants are still present in Ceuta.
As reported by the Italian news agency ADN Kronos, the city’s migrant reception center is completely full, leaving no room for new arrivals. Reports indicate that many have sought refuge in the Sidi Embarek Muslim cemetery, where they sleep on graves and manage to maintain some cleanliness.
According to a reporter from ‘El País,’ there is significant frustration among the migrants and local residents towards the media. This discontent stems from the influx of journalists from around the world, including those from countries like China and Russia.
Meanwhile, tensions between Spain and Morocco are escalating as both nations exchange blame over how to handle the crisis. Morocco claims it had previously warned Spain about the potential dangers arising from a Supreme Court ruling that complicated the process of returning migrants arriving by sea.
Morocco stated, “We explained that this decision would create problems for us, and ultimately, that is what happened.” In response, Spanish government spokesperson Alma Sainz remarked, “At no time was there any indication or report that could have anticipated such an unprecedented event on this scale.”
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