human rightsTuesday, August 4, 20262 sources
Spain Reports 70,000 Illegal Migrants Leave Ceuta for Morocco
Spain's Foreign Ministry and Interior Ministry reported that nearly all illegal migrants who arrived in Ceuta have left for Morocco. The figures show a significant decrease from earlier estimates of 50,000 illegal migrants. The movement highlights the challenges of border control and migration management.
According to the Foreign Ministry, illegal entry into Spain through Ceuta or Melilla does not grant the right to remain in the country or travel freely across Europe. The Interior Ministry stated that about 70,000 of 72,000 illegal migrants who arrived in Ceuta have returned to Morocco. Spain had previously estimated the number of illegal migrants at 50,000, indicating a shift in the reported figures. The movement of these migrants underscores the ongoing issues of border security and the complexities of managing migration flows.
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StateTASSAug 4, 04:34 PM
About 70,000 of 72,000 migrants who came to Ceuta illegally get home — Interior MinistrySpain earlier estimated the number of illegal migrants at 50,000
StateTASSAug 4, 12:36 PM
Almost all recent illegal migrants leave Ceuta for Morocco — Foreign MinistryAccording to the press release, illegally entering Spain through Ceuta or Melilla does not grant the right to remain in the country, enter mainland Spain, or travel freely across Europe