Key facts
- Thousands of migrants crossed into Spain's Ceuta by foot.
- Migrants scaled the border fence to enter Ceuta.
- Ceuta's leader declared a humanitarian and security emergency.
- Local facilities in Ceuta were overwhelmed.
- Over 1,500 migrants arrived by sea in Ceuta in the past week.
- Four migrants died attempting to cross the English Channel from France.
- One migrant died when a boat sank off Hardelot.
- Three migrants were found dead near Dunkirk.
Thousands of migrants have entered Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta by crossing the border fence on foot. This surge in arrivals has overwhelmed local facilities, leading Ceuta's leader to declare a humanitarian and security emergency. The situation in Ceuta follows a significant number of arrivals by sea in the preceding week, with over 1,500 migrants reaching the enclave.
In a separate development concerning migration routes, four migrants have died while attempting to cross the English Channel from France to Britain. These deaths occurred in separate incidents. One man died when a boat carrying migrants sank off the coast of Hardelot. Additionally, three other individuals were found dead near Dunkirk, also during attempts to cross the Channel. These events highlight the perilous nature of migration attempts across different European borders.