Spanish court to investigate deadly Ceuta migrant surge as possible ‘hybrid warfare’ operation
Spain’s Audiencia Nacional (National Court) is to investigate the mass arrival of migrants into Ceuta at the end of July, after a judge ruled that the events could constitute a serious attack on the country’s territorial integrity and involve alleged offences committed outside Spain. Investigating judge María Tardón has accepted... The post Spanish court to investigate deadly Ceuta migrant surge…
Spain's National Court, the Audiencia Nacional, is set to investigate the mass influx of migrants into Ceuta at the end of July, which reportedly could be considered as an attack on the country's territorial integrity. Judge María Tardón has accepted jurisdiction over the case, which will look into potential crimes against territorial integrity, negligent homicide, and criminal organization.
The decision stems from a complaint filed by the organization Iustitia Europa and an opinion from the Public Prosecutor's Office supporting the court's competence to investigate. The case arises from an unprecedented influx of over 72,000 people crossing from Morocco into Ceuta on 30 and 31 July, including by swimming around the border breakwater.
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