Spain Apologizes to Ceuta Residents as 70,000 Migrants Enter Enclave, Seeks EU Emergency Funding
The Spanish government apologized to residents of Ceuta for the migrant crisis, as approximately 70,000 migrants crossed into the enclave from Morocco. Spain requested emergency funding from the European Union, which is currently assessing the request. The European Commission also called for the accelerated return of irregular migrants.
Where Sources Diverge
The number of migrants in Ceuta is reported as 'several thousand' by the BBC, while Al Jazeera and 20 Minutes mention '70,000 migrants surged into Ceuta'.
Several thousand migrants remain in the enclave after a mass crossing from Morocco in late July.
after some 70,000 migrants surged into North African enclave.
Spain's request for emergency funds for the migration crisis in Ceuta.
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Several thousand migrants remain in the enclave after a mass crossing from Morocco in late July.
European Commission says it is 'assessing' Spain's request after some 70,000 migrants surged into North African enclave.
The European Commission warns that there are still 'important challenges' and requests the acceleration of the return of those in irregular situations.
Spanish Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo said his government will establish an integrated response center to ...