Nick Shirley’s Ceuta Video Goes Viral As He Alleges Man Threatened Him
Spanish authorities say the majority of migrants have since returned to Morocco following last week's mass crossing into Ceuta.
YouTuber Nick Shirley claims he was threatened while covering the recent influx of migrants into the Spanish territory of Ceuta. Last week, tens of thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco to Ceuta, a situation described by leaders of both the enclave and Spain as a violation of territorial integrity. As of Monday, around 69,500 migrants had returned to Morocco, leaving an estimated 2,500 still in Ceuta.
Shirley, known for videos documenting alleged fraud in Minnesota, visited Ceuta to interview locals and migrants. In a 29-minute video, a man allegedly threatened Shirley and his colleague with a knife before Spanish police escorted the group to safety. However, it has not been confirmed if the man was Moroccan or had a valid immigration status.
The majority of those who entered Ceuta illegally have been returned to Morocco by police and Spanish forces. The mayor of Ceuta, Juan Jesus Vivas, reported that around a few thousand migrants remain in the territory. The incident has strained relations between Morocco and Spain, as well as among EU member states. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for united action on border security in response to the influx.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has criticized certain EU members for their "selfish" reaction to the crisis. The incident has sparked debates over immigration in Europe and the U.S., with President Donald Trump blaming the migrant influx on "very liberal laws" and urging voters to consider their choices in the upcoming election.
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