Spain’s interior ministry said about fifty thousand migrants had attempted to enter the sea and land route in the last 24 hours in the North African Territory. This has put unprecedented pressure on the border areas and at least eighteen people have died during the infiltration.
According to Spanish authorities, about 49 thousand migrants have entered or tried to enter Seuta. The total population of the region is about eighty-four thousand, which is why the administration is struggling to cope with the situation.
The video shows thousands of people trying to swim to the shore. At the same time, many migrants entered the seuta, taking advantage of the vulnerability of the security system at the ground border.
The new migration crisis in Europe
The incident has raised fears of a new migration crisis across Europe. Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni called it a serious threat to Europe’s security and urged Spain to temporarily exclude it from the Schengen region.
Meloni said uncontrolled illegal immigration is a real threat to Europe’s border security and would be taken if necessary.
The impact of the court’s ruling
A recent ruling by Spain’s Supreme Court said migrants arriving in Seuta and Melila by sea would not be immediately sent back. However, the provision of immediate return to the land border has been kept up. According to analysts, the attempt to enter the sea has increased significantly after the verdict.
The reaction of Spain
Responding to Italy’s criticism, Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albers said solidarity from European partners was expected, not a politically motivated statement. He said the Italian ambassador would be summoned for further explanation.
Controversies in Europe
Spain’s position on immigration policy has sparked a new controversy in European politics. Several European leaders have called for strengthening border control and sending irregular migrants back to their home countries as soon as possible. Human rights groups are focusing on ensuring the protection of migrants under international law.