Autonomous Spanish city on the North Africa coast
Migrant crossings into Ceuta have surged to over 1,500 in recent days, overwhelming reception centers and prompting Spain and Morocco to coordinate a response. Authorities warn of an extraordinary situation as authorities deploy resources to ensure safety and humanitarian aid.
Migrants have escalated at Ceuta’s Tarajal border, with hundreds crossing by sea and on foot. Spanish authorities are under pressure to respond as calls for a national emergency intensify; officials warn the situation is spiraling.