Morocco Steps up Border Security over Fears of New Mass Crossing Into Ceuta
Moroccan authorities deployed hundreds of officers and warned the border is closed after social media posts urged migrants to try crossing again.
- Morocco has reinforced security at the Ceuta border with riot gear, water cannons, and tear gas following online calls for a new mass crossing attempt on Saturday.
- These measures follow the dramatic events of late July, when around 72,000 migrants breached barriers near Ceuta, causing political shockwaves across Spain and Europe.
- More than 20,000 Moroccan security personnel are deployed daily around Ceuta, according to a senior Moroccan diplomat, with the operation costing hundreds of millions of dollars.
- Moroccan authorities arrested individuals suspected of alleged "incitement activities," while The Moroccan Interior Ministry stated "all necessary measures have been taken to counter" further crossing attempts.
- Spanish Defence Minister Margarita Robles warned on Wednesday that "what happened cannot happen again," emphasizing it is "everyone's responsibility to deal with those who are directing these movements.
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Social networks are once again calling for mass border crossings to Ceuta.
On the eve of the network call to cross from Morocco, the Ceutis find it unlikely that the attempt will be repeated, due to the strong military deployment across the border
Spain and Morocco continue to strengthen surveillance around Ceuta in the face of social media calls to try a new mass crossing this Saturday, while thousands of migrants continue in the city and pressure increases to find a way out of the crisis
In Ceuta, the government is anticipating the arrival of a new group of migrants, who may attempt to enter the Spanish exclave again on Saturday. Two weeks ago, the area was stormed by more than 80,000 migrants. More than a hundred people lost their lives during the dangerous sea crossing. Fearing a repeat, both Spain and Morocco are stepping up their security measures.
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On social media, people are encouraged to try to cross the border to Ceuta again on Saturday.
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