Spain speeds up the return of migrants from Ceuta to Morocco
Kyiv • UNN
Spain has approved measures to return migrants who remained in Ceuta after the mass influx from Morocco. There are 3,500–7,000 people in the enclave.
On August 25, the Spanish government approved measures to speed up the return of thousands of migrants who remained in the enclave of Ceuta after the mass influx from Morocco. LRT reports, according to UNN.
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At the end of July, more than 70,000 migrants arrived in Ceuta, most of whom subsequently returned to Morocco. Authorities estimate that between 3,500 and 7,000 people remain in the enclave, including unaccompanied minors.
The Spanish authorities must establish the migrants’ identities and determine whether they are entitled to international protection. Those who are not entitled to it may be returned to Morocco in accordance with Spanish law.
To speed up the process, the government created a “single leadership” for Ceuta headed by Minister for Territorial Policy Ángel Víctor Torres.
The priority is to return and repatriate as many people as possible, adults and minors, in accordance with Spanish law and human rights
At the same time, Spain will continue providing humanitarian assistance to asylum seekers and unaccompanied minors. Last week, the government also announced the creation of reception centers for 1,800 migrants.