Spanish North Africa enclave: Sigh of relief in Ceuta: Despite online calls no new rush
Following online calls for a new wave of migrants to storm Ceuta, alarm bells are ringing in Spain and Morocco. However, the feared chaos does not materialize. And there are explanations for this.
A feared new influx of migrants to the Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta did not materialize over the weekend. Despite online calls to mass-cross the border, the situation remained calm after Spain and Morocco increased security measures. Around 300 migrants were stopped by Moroccan security forces near the border town of Fnideq, but this was described as a normal occurrence.
The calm situation was attributed to Morocco's enhanced security presence, with 294 people detained, including 248 from sub-Saharan countries, and 61 others arrested for allegedly promoting irregular migration.
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